Europe: Particle Board Market 2024

Particle Board Market Size in Europe

In 2022, the Europe 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; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed 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 Europe

In value terms, particle board production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Particle Board Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of particle board decreased by X% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Total exports indicated tangible 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, particle board exports shrank to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a noticeable 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. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, France (X cubic meters), followed by Belgium (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters), Russia (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters), Belarus (X cubic meters), Romania (X cubic meters) and Spain (X cubic meters) were the main exporters of particle board, together creating X% of total exports. The following exporters - the Czech Republic (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters), Luxembourg (X cubic meters), Latvia (X cubic meters) and Italy (X cubic meters) - together made up X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest particle board supplying countries in Europe were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Romania, Belarus, Russia, Belgium, Poland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Latvia, Spain and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Belarus, 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

The export price in Europe stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 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 Belarus (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Particle Board Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of particle board, when their volume decreased by X% to X cubic meters. Total imports indicated prominent 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 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 cubic meters, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, particle board imports shrank to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a measured 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of particle board imports in 2022 were 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 UK (X cubic meters), the Czech Republic (X cubic meters), Denmark (X cubic meters), Ireland (X cubic meters) and Sweden (X cubic meters), together amounting to X% of total import. Austria (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany stood at X%. 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

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per cubic meter, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 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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