South Africa: Market for Particle Board And Similar Board Of Ligneous Materials (Excluding Wood) 2025

Market Size for Particle Board And Similar Board Of Ligneous Materials (Excluding Wood) in South Africa

The South African market for particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) stood at $X in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Particle Board And Similar Board Of Ligneous Materials (Excluding Wood) in South Africa

In value terms, production of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 9% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Particle Board And Similar Board Of Ligneous Materials (Excluding Wood)

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) was finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 60%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X cubic meters) was the main destination for exports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) from South Africa, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) to Botswana exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lesotho (X cubic meters), threefold. Namibia (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Botswana stood at +5.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lesotho (+17.4% per year) and Namibia (-17.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for board of bagasse, bamboo or other particles exported from South Africa were Botswana ($X), Lesotho ($X) and Namibia ($X), with a combined 84% share of total exports.

Lesotho, with a CAGR of +13.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lesotho ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Namibia (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Particle Board And Similar Board Of Ligneous Materials (Excluding Wood)

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood), when their volume increased by 137% to X cubic meters. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of board of bagasse, bamboo or other particles to South Africa, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X cubic meters), twofold. Mozambique (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil stood at +47.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-2.8% per year) and Mozambique (-12.9% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) to South Africa, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Mozambique, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled +35.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-14.9% per year) and Mozambique (-14.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, rising by 42% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a deep downturn. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the price for China ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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