Eastern Europe: Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market 2024

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European oriented strandboard (OSB) market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated prominent growth 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of oriented strandboard (OSB), when their volume decreased by X% to X cubic meters. Total exports indicated resilient 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X cubic meters in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Romania (X cubic meters), Belarus (X cubic meters), Latvia (X cubic meters), Russia (X cubic meters), the Czech Republic (X cubic meters), Hungary (X cubic meters) and Poland (X cubic meters) represented the key exporter of oriented strandboard (OSB) in Eastern Europe, constituting X% of total export.

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

In value terms, Belarus ($X), Romania ($X) and Latvia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Russia, Hungary and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Russia, 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 Eastern Europe stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, oriented strandboard (OSB) export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 Belarus ($X per cubic meter), while Russia ($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 the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of oriented strandboard (OSB) were imported in Eastern Europe; with a decrease of X% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of oriented strandboard (OSB) imports in 2022 were Russia (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters), the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) and Romania (X cubic meters), together resulting at X% of total import. Latvia (X cubic meters) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Lithuania (X%), Slovakia (X%), Hungary (X%) and Estonia (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and Romania ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, Lithuania, Slovakia, Latvia, Hungary and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter, and then fell in the following year.

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 Slovakia ($X per cubic meter), while Russia ($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 Lithuania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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