Hardboard Price in Estonia - 2023

Contents:

  1. Hardboard Price in Estonia (CIF) - 2023
  2. Hardboard Price in Estonia (FOB) - 2023
  3. Hardboard Imports in Estonia
  4. Hardboard Exports in Estonia

Hardboard Price in Estonia (CIF) - 2023

In September 2023, the average hardboard import price amounted to $838 per cubic meter, jumping by 26% against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.6%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($1,835 per cubic meter), while the price for Thailand ($473 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hardboard Price in Estonia (FOB) - 2023

The average hardboard export price stood at $1,086 per cubic meter in September 2023, with a decrease of -21.6% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in July 2023 when the average export price increased by 83% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $1,385 per cubic meter in August 2023, and then fell rapidly in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Finland ($1,728 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($1,000 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hardboard Imports in Estonia

Hardboard imports into Estonia shrank to 28K cubic meters in 2022, dropping by -14% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 33K cubic meters, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, hardboard imports expanded sharply to $16M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +19.8% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +71.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Hardboard in Estonia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Poland3.13.74.35.017.3%
Russia2.92.94.34.515.8%
Germany2.02.22.52.34.8%
Lithuania0.10.51.62.0171.4%
LatviaN/A0.51.00.934.2%
UkraineN/AN/AN/A0.70%
Finland0.40.20.40.57.7%
Belarus0.6N/A0.3N/A-29.3%
Others0.30.20.30.410.1%
Total9.510.114.616.219.5%

Top Suppliers of Hardboard to Estonia in 2022:

  1. Russia (12.8K cubic meters)
  2. Poland (6.5K cubic meters)
  3. Lithuania (4.0K cubic meters)
  4. Germany (1.9K cubic meters)
  5. Ukraine (1.1K cubic meters)
  6. Latvia (1.0K cubic meters)
  7. Finland (0.6K cubic meters)
  8. Belarus (0.1K cubic meters)

Hardboard Exports in Estonia

In 2022, shipments abroad of hardboard decreased by -5.6% to 5.9K cubic meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 147%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 6.2K cubic meters, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, hardboard exports skyrocketed to $5.6M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Export of Hardboard in Estonia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United Kingdom1123001,3581,510138.0%
United StatesN/AN/AN/A1,3000%
Germany10.47741,2151,014360.3%
Norway40239542171120.9%
Sweden3892363153960.6%
Finland349521749285-6.5%
FranceN/AN/A1861912.7%
Others267529463179-12.5%
Total1,5302,7564,7075,58554.0%

Top Export Markets for Hardboard from Estonia in 2022:

  1. United Kingdom (3067.0 cubic meters)
  2. Germany (777.0 cubic meters)
  3. United States (606.0 cubic meters)
  4. Sweden (547.0 cubic meters)
  5. Norway (403.0 cubic meters)
  6. Finland (191.0 cubic meters)
  7. France (134.0 cubic meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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