Wooden Frame Market

The global wooden frame market is anticipated to show a moderate increase in performance over the next eight years, with a forecasted CAGR of +0.9%. By the end of 2030, consumption is expected to reach 1.4B units, with a market value of $4.8B. China, the United States, and India were the top consuming countries in 2022, while China was the largest producer and exporter of wooden frames. Import and export trends also showed fluctuations over the years, with China leading in both exports and imports. Overall, the market is projected to see steady growth in the near future.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for wooden frame worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +0.9% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 1.4B units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.7% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $4.8B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Wooden Frames For Paintings, Photographs, Mirrors Or Similar Objects

In 2022, global wooden frame consumption rose modestly to 1.3B units, picking up by 1.8% against 2021. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak volume of 1.4B units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the global consumption remained at a lower figure.

The global wooden frame market revenue declined slightly to $3.8B in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $4.2B. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the global market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (301M units), the United States (181M units) and India (108M units), together accounting for 44% of global consumption. Brazil, the UK, Pakistan, Nigeria, Indonesia, Germany, Mexico, Italy and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of +8.5%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wooden frame markets worldwide were China ($585M), the United States ($429M) and India ($390M), with a combined 37% share of the global market. Italy, Nigeria, the UK, Indonesia, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Pakistan and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of +11.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of wooden frame per capita consumption in 2022 were the UK (794 units per 1000 persons), the United States (539 units per 1000 persons) and Italy (474 units per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of +5.7%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Wooden Frames For Paintings, Photographs, Mirrors Or Similar Objects

In 2022, global production of wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects amounted to 1.5B units, with an increase of 4.8% against the year before. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 7.6%. As a result, production reached the peak volume of 1.5B units; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, wooden frame production fell modestly to $4B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 12%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $4.3B. From 2015 to 2022, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

China (516M units) constituted the country with the largest volume of wooden frame production, accounting for 35% of total volume. Moreover, wooden frame production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (111M units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (83M units), with a 5.7% share.

In China, wooden frame production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+0.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+25.7% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Wooden Frames For Paintings, Photographs, Mirrors Or Similar Objects

In 2022, global wooden frame imports contracted modestly to 320M units, shrinking by -4.3% against the previous year. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum at 336M units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wooden frame imports reduced modestly to $847M in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at $915M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports By Country

The United States was the key importer of wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects in the world, with the volume of imports amounting to 109M units, which was near 34% of total imports in 2022. Germany (30M units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the UK (22M units) and France (16M units). All these countries together held near 21% share of total imports. The Netherlands (14M units), Japan (9.3M units), Australia (8.8M units), Spain (8.6M units), Canada (8.4M units), Italy (7.5M units), Belgium (7.1M units), Portugal (6.3M units) and Sweden (5.6M units) held a minor share of total imports.

The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects. At the same time, Portugal (+15.8%), the Netherlands (+4.7%) and Italy (+3.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Portugal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +15.8% from 2012-2022. The UK, France, Germany and Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Sweden (-1.6%), Australia (-1.8%), Canada (-2.3%), Japan (-5.2%) and Belgium (-5.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+1.6 p.p.) and Portugal (+1.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Belgium and Japan saw its share reduced by -1.7% and -2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($237M) constitutes the largest market for imported wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects worldwide, comprising 28% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($86M), with a 10% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 6.8% share.

In the United States, wooden frame imports decreased by an average annual rate of -4.0% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+1.1% per year) and the UK (+0.7% per year).

Import Prices By Country

The average wooden frame import price stood at $2.7 per unit in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 8.8%. Global import price peaked at $2.8 per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($3.5 per unit), while Portugal ($1.8 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Wooden Frames For Paintings, Photographs, Mirrors Or Similar Objects

For the third year in a row, the global market recorded growth in shipments abroad of wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects, which increased by 7.1% to 432M units in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 22%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, wooden frame exports fell slightly to $990M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 16%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $1B, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Exports By Country

China was the main exporting country with an export of about 215M units, which amounted to 50% of total exports. The Netherlands (87M units) held a 20% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Poland (8.5%). Indonesia (13M units), Malaysia (10M units), Germany (6.9M units) and Brazil (6.6M units) held a minor share of total exports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects. At the same time, the Netherlands (+31.4%) and Poland (+7.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +31.4% from 2012-2022. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Indonesia (-2.4%), Malaysia (-4.4%) and Brazil (-7.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+19 p.p.) and Poland (+3.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of Malaysia (-1.9 p.p.), Brazil (-2.4 p.p.) and China (-5.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($463M) remains the largest wooden frame supplier worldwide, comprising 47% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($95M), with a 9.6% share of global exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (+13.6% per year) and Indonesia (-0.7% per year).

Export Prices By Country

The average wooden frame export price stood at $2.3 per unit in 2022, falling by -9.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2.9 per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($4.2 per unit), while the Netherlands ($0.5 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+11.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform