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Global Waferboard Market 2025

Waferboard Market Size

The global waferboard market reduced slightly to $X in 2021, shrinking by -2.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 9.3% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Waferboard Production

In value terms, waferboard production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 10%. Global production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Waferboard Exports

Exports by Country

The shipments of the four major exporters of waferboards, namely Thailand, Austria, Germany and Russia, represented more than third of total export. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X cubic meters), generating a 4.6% share of total exports. Belgium (X cubic meters), Belarus (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters), Spain (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters), the Czech Republic (X cubic meters), Canada (X cubic meters) and Romania (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +22.2%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and Thailand ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 32% share of global exports. These countries were followed by Russia, France, Spain, Belgium, Poland, Canada, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Belarus and Romania, which together accounted for a further 38%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Belarus, with a CAGR of +23.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average waferboard export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, increasing by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per cubic meter), while Thailand ($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 France (+3.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Waferboard Imports

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters) and Poland (X cubic meters) represented roughly 18% of total imports in 2021. The United States (X cubic meters) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 5.2% share, followed by South Korea (4.7%). Italy (X cubic meters), the Netherlands (X cubic meters), China (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters), Malaysia (X cubic meters), Kazakhstan (X cubic meters), the UK (X cubic meters) and Spain (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +16.3%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 22% share of global imports. Italy, France, Austria, the Netherlands, the UK, China, Spain, Kazakhstan, South Korea and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Among the main importing countries, China, with a CAGR of +18.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average waferboard import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, surging by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per cubic meter), while South Korea ($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 Spain (+2.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The country with the largest volume of waferboard consumption was China, accounting for 29% of total volume. Moreover, waferboard consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia, with a 6.3% share.
China constituted the country with the largest volume of waferboard production, comprising approx. 29% of total volume. Moreover, waferboard production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, threefold. Russia ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.1% share.
In value terms, the largest waferboard supplying countries worldwide were Austria, Germany and Thailand, together accounting for 31% of global exports. These countries were followed by Russia, France, Spain, Belgium, Poland, Canada, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Belarus and Romania, which together accounted for a further 38%.
In value terms, the largest waferboard importing markets worldwide were Germany, Poland and the United States, with a combined 23% share of global imports. These countries were followed by Italy, France, Austria, the Netherlands, the UK, China, Spain, South Korea, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, which together accounted for a further 31%.
The average waferboard export price stood at $269 per cubic meter in 2021, growing by 21% against the previous year.
In 2021, the average waferboard import price amounted to $262 per cubic meter, increasing by 15% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global waferboard market. 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:

  • Prodcom 16211313 - Particle board, of wood

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 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. 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. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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