Benelux: Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market 2024

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux oriented strandboard (OSB) market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The total consumption indicated a resilient increase 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. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Production in Benelux

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) production expanded significantly 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; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Exports

Exports in Benelux

For the third year in a row, Benelux recorded growth in shipments abroad of oriented strandboard (OSB), which increased by X% to X cubic meters in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) exports declined modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Luxembourg was the main exporter of oriented strandboard (OSB) in Benelux, with the volume of exports finishing at X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X cubic meters), comprising a X% share of total exports. The Netherlands (X cubic meters) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Luxembourg ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter), while Luxembourg ($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 Belgium (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Imports

Imports in Benelux

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of oriented strandboard (OSB) decreased by X% to X cubic meters in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X cubic meters) and the Netherlands (X cubic meters) represented the key importer of oriented strandboard (OSB) in Benelux, mixing up X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest oriented strandboard (OSB) importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per cubic meter, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2017 to 2022, the import prices remained 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 the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter), while Belgium stood at $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

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