U.S. - Fiber Board Of Wood Or Other Ligneous Materials - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingImports of Fiberboard to the USA Drop to $95M in February 2023
U.S. Fiberboard Imports
In February 2023, the amount of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials imported into the United States shrank significantly to 126K cubic meters, falling by -27.1% against the previous month's figure. Overall, imports showed a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 28% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 291K cubic meters in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to February 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, fiberboard imports dropped notably to $95M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 28% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at 208M cubic meters in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to February 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Feb 2022 | Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 |
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| Import Value of Fiberboard in U.S. (million USD) | |||||||||||||
| Canada | 40.0 | 52.2 | 47.5 | 54.1 | 54.6 | 49.8 | 50.0 | 40.6 | 41.9 | 35.6 | 29.2 | 34.0 | 35.6 |
| Chile | 24.0 | 35.8 | 49.8 | 55.4 | 52.2 | 44.5 | 64.8 | 48.0 | 41.4 | 43.7 | 33.7 | 28.1 | 14.1 |
| Germany | 14.1 | 28.0 | 22.1 | 22.2 | 20.4 | 19.6 | 12.2 | 22.0 | 20.9 | 16.0 | 15.5 | 11.2 | 10.7 |
| China | 12.0 | 17.5 | 17.9 | 22.7 | 17.9 | 24.3 | 19.5 | 14.2 | 12.8 | 8.7 | 10.3 | 10.9 | 8.6 |
| Brazil | 11.9 | 11.4 | 15.0 | 13.4 | 18.6 | 26.8 | 29.6 | 29.1 | 13.9 | 17.2 | 4.8 | 7.5 | 4.0 |
| Switzerland | 5.7 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 5.5 | 3.7 | 6.4 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 3.9 |
| Mexico | 2.7 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 2.8 |
| Argentina | 2.1 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| New Zealand | 1.2 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 1.1 |
| Italy | 2.2 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Others | 829 | 905 | 848 | 889 | 874 | 769 | 748 | 755 | 741 | 700 | 550 | 473 | 173 |
| Total | 945 | 1,062 | 1,012 | 1,073 | 1,050 | 950 | 936 | 920 | 883 | 829 | 652 | 575 | 257 |
Imports by Country
In February 2023, Canada (55K cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of fiberboard to the United States, accounting for a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, fiberboard imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (21K cubic meters), threefold. Brazil (9.9K cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.8% share.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Canada was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Chile (-4.6% per month) and Brazil (-8.7% per month).
In value terms, Canada ($36M) constituted the largest supplier of fiberboard to the United States, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($14M), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Canada was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Chile (-4.3% per month) and Germany (-2.3% per month).
Import Prices by Country
In February 2023, the fiberboard price stood at $750 per cubic meter (CIF, US), growing by 12% against the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $802 per cubic meter in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to February 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,682 per cubic meter), while the price for Italy ($104 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fiberboard market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 16211423 - Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances, of a thickness not exceeding 5 mm
- Prodcom 16211426 - Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances, of a thickness exceeding 5 mm but not exceeding 9 mm
- Prodcom 16211429 - Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances, of a thickness exceeding 9 mm
- Prodcom 16211443 - Fibreboard (excluding medium density fibreboard [MDF]), of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances, of a density exceeding 0,8 g/cm.
- Prodcom 16211446 - Fibreboard (excluding medium density fibreboard [MDF]), of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances, of a density exceeding 0,5 g/cm. but not exceeding 0,8 g/cm.
- Prodcom 16211449 - Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials (excluding medium density fibreboard [MDF]), whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances, of a density not exceeding 0,5 g/cm.
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
