France: Wooden Particle Board Market 2024

Wooden Particle Board Market Size in France

The French wooden particle board market surged to $X in 2021, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt setback. Wooden particle board consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Wooden Particle Board Production in France

In value terms, wooden particle board production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a deep contraction. Wooden particle board production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Wooden Particle Board Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of wooden particle board increased by 23% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 197%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wooden particle board exports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 135%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X cubic meters), Morocco (X cubic meters) and the UK (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of wooden particle board exports from France, with a combined 74% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +83.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for wooden particle board exports from France, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Caledonia ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Switzerland totaled -9.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Caledonia (+64.2% per year) and the UK (+58.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wooden particle board export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, with a decrease of -12.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Caledonia ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Caledonia (+22.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wooden Particle Board Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, the amount of wooden particle board imported into France fell to X cubic meters, waning by -12.9% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 204% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, wooden particle board imports totaled $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +71.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Luxembourg (X cubic meters) was the main supplier of wooden particle board to France, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy (X cubic meters), with a 0.3% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X cubic meters), with a 0.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Luxembourg totaled +127.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-43.4% per year) and Belgium (-30.3% per year).

In value terms, Luxembourg ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wooden particle board to France, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 0.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 0.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Luxembourg totaled +126.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-40.6% per year) and Germany (-29.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wooden particle board import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, surging by 32% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 108% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Luxembourg ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform