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United Kingdom: Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market 2024

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market Size in the UK

The UK oriented strandboard (OSB) market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, growing by 19% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a resilient increase. Oriented strandboard (OSB) consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Production in the UK

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 85% against the previous year. Oriented strandboard (OSB) production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Exports

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average oriented strandboard (OSB) export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 Ireland (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Imports

Imports into the UK

For the third consecutive year, the UK recorded growth in overseas purchases of oriented strandboard (OSB), which increased by 53% to X cubic meters in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Ireland (X cubic meters), Belarus (X cubic meters) and Latvia (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of oriented strandboard (OSB) imports to the UK, with a combined 63% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +724.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest oriented strandboard (OSB) suppliers to the UK were Ireland ($X), Latvia ($X) and Belarus ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Belarus, with a CAGR of +868.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average oriented strandboard (OSB) import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, increasing by 36% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Belarus ($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 Belarus (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for oriented strandboard (osb) in the world?

The United States constituted the country with the largest volume of oriented strandboard osb) consumption, accounting for 64% of total volume. Moreover, oriented strandboard osb) consumption in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 3.9% share.

What are the largest producers of oriented strandboard (osb) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of oriented strandboard osb) production in 2021 were the United States, Canada and China, together comprising 71% of global production. Russia, Romania, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Latvia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

What are the leading suppliers of oriented strandboard (osb) to the UK?

In value terms, Ireland, Latvia and Germany appeared to be the largest oriented strandboard osb) suppliers to the UK, with a combined 89% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Luxembourg, Russia and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 8.3%.

What are the leading importers of oriented strandboard (osb) from the UK?

In value terms, the largest markets for oriented strandboard osb) exported from the UK were Belgium, Norway and the United States, together comprising 74% of total exports. Ireland, Austria and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

What is the average export price for oriented strandboard (osb) in the UK?

The average oriented strandboard osb) export price stood at $294 per cubic meter in 2021, jumping by 19% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for oriented strandboard (osb) in the UK?

In 2021, the average oriented strandboard osb) import price amounted to $422 per cubic meter, increasing by 58% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the oriented strandboard (osb) market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 1606 - OSB

Country coverage:

United Kingdom

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023