EU: Particle Board Market 2024

Particle Board Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU particle board market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Particle Board Production in the EU

In value terms, particle board production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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Particle Board Exports

Exports in the EU

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of particle board decreased by X% to X cubic meters in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, particle board exports contracted to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, France (X cubic meters), followed by Belgium (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters), Romania (X cubic meters), Spain (X cubic meters), the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) and Poland (X cubic meters) represented the main exporters of particle board, together achieving X% of total exports. Luxembourg (X cubic meters), Latvia (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters), Hungary (X cubic meters) and Slovakia (X cubic meters) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest particle board supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Romania, Belgium, Poland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Latvia, Spain, Hungary, Luxembourg and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Particle Board Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, supplies from abroad of particle board decreased by X% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, particle board imports reduced to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters), Spain (X cubic meters), the Netherlands (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters), the Czech Republic (X cubic meters), Denmark (X cubic meters), Ireland (X cubic meters), Sweden (X cubic meters) and Austria (X cubic meters) represented the largest importer of particle board in the European Union, making up X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported particle board in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an X% share.

In Germany, particle board imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Sweden ($X per cubic meter), while Belgium ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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