Wooden Particle Board Price in Bolivia - 2023

Wooden Particle Board Price in Bolivia (CIF) - 2022

The average wooden particle board import price stood at $581 per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by 3.5% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, wooden particle board import price increased by +72.5% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($587 per cubic meter), while the price for Argentina ($30 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+16.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Wooden Particle Board Price in Bolivia (FOB) - 2022

The average wooden particle board export price stood at $1,221 per cubic meter in 2022, surging by 3.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 140%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $2,468 per cubic meter in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Venezuela.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Chile amounted to +41.1% per year.

Wooden Particle Board Imports in Bolivia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of wooden particle board decreased by -68.9% to 266 cubic meters, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 2.7K cubic meters. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wooden particle board imports declined dramatically to $155K in 2022. In general, imports showed a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.2M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Import of Wooden Particle Board in Bolivia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Ecuador	543	1,177	357	110	-41.3%
Brazil	36.9	10.8	20.4	44.0	6.0%
China	37.0	17.6	82.0	0.1	-86.1%
Peru	45.5	10.5	14.9	N/A	-42.8%
Others	40.8	7.7	5.4	0.1	-86.5%
Total	703	1,224	479	155	-39.6%

Top Suppliers of Wooden Particle Board to Bolivia in 2022:

Ecuador (188.0 cubic meters)
Brazil (75.0 cubic meters)
China (1.0 cubic meters)

Wooden Particle Board Exports in Bolivia

For the fourth consecutive year, Bolivia recorded growth in shipments abroad of wooden particle board, which increased by 250% to 14 cubic meters in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 300% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, wooden particle board exports soared to $17K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.