South Africa - Oriented Strand Board (OSB) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Oriented Strandboard (OSB) Price in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Oriented Strandboard (OSB) Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
  2. Oriented Strandboard (OSB) Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  3. Oriented Strandboard (OSB) Imports in South Africa
  4. Oriented Strandboard (OSB) Exports in South Africa

Oriented Strandboard (OSB) Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023

The average oriented strandboard (OSB) import price stood at $269 per cubic meter in July 2023, reducing by -34.6% against the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 an increase of 73% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $473 per cubic meter. From February 2023 to July 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Romania ($370 per cubic meter), while the price for Thailand ($219 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Oriented Strandboard (OSB) Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average oriented strandboard (OSB) export price amounted to $375 per cubic meter, waning by -27.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $698 per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lesotho ($749 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($95 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malawi (+35.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Oriented Strandboard (OSB) Imports in South Africa

In 2022, approx. 5.2K cubic meters of oriented strandboard (OSB) were imported into South Africa; declining by -19.7% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 63%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 6.5K cubic meters, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) imports reached $2.2M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 108%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Import of Oriented Strandboard (OSB) in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Romania1,6399751,8732,0557.8%
RussiaN/AN/A78.110838.3%
Germany42.064.747.057.811.2%
Others21.215.820320.1-1.8%
Total1,7021,0562,2012,2419.6%

Top Suppliers of Oriented Strandboard (OSB) to South Africa in 2022:

  1. Romania (4.6K cubic meters)
  2. Russia (0.4K cubic meters)
  3. Germany (0.1K cubic meters)

Oriented Strandboard (OSB) Exports in South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of oriented strandboard (OSB) decreased by -12.9% to 990 cubic meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +31.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 1.1K cubic meters, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) exports reduced sharply to $371K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $585K, and then plummeted in the following year.

Export of Oriented Strandboard (OSB) in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Malawi36.911723114758.5%
Namibia183143171136-9.4%
Mozambique26.920.713.824.9-2.5%
Saudi ArabiaN/AN/AN/A24.80%
Botswana15.02.927.621.913.4%
Swaziland71.345.569.511.3-45.9%
Zimbabwe18.322.043.12.1-51.4%
Others10.026.929.53.5-29.5%
Total3613775853710.9%

Top Export Markets for Oriented Strandboard (OSB) from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Malawi (342.0 cubic meters)
  2. Namibia (271.0 cubic meters)
  3. Saudi Arabia (260.0 cubic meters)
  4. Botswana (48.0 cubic meters)
  5. Mozambique (37.0 cubic meters)
  6. Swaziland (19.0 cubic meters)
  7. Zimbabwe (8.0 cubic meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the oriented strandboard (osb) market in South Africa. 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:

  • FCL 1606 - OSB

Country coverage:

  • South Africa

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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