SADC: Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market 2024

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, overseas shipments of oriented strandboard (OSB) decreased by X% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, recording X cubic meters, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Swaziland (X cubic meters), mixing up a X% share of total exports.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the oriented strandboard (OSB) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Swaziland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest oriented strandboard (OSB) supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Swaziland ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, oriented strandboard (OSB) exports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 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 South Africa ($X per cubic meter), while Swaziland totaled $X per cubic meter.

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

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of oriented strandboard (OSB) imported in SADC declined dramatically to X cubic meters, dropping by X% against 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, finishing at X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Tanzania (X cubic meters) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Namibia (X%). Madagascar (X cubic meters), Angola (X cubic meters), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X cubic meters) and Swaziland (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to oriented strandboard (OSB) imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Namibia (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Swaziland (X%), Madagascar (X%) and Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Angola experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. South Africa (X p.p.), Namibia (X p.p.) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Angola saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported oriented strandboard (OSB) in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Namibia, with a X% share.

In South Africa, oriented strandboard (OSB) imports expanded 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: Tanzania (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per cubic meter), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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 Tanzania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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