United Kingdom: Fiberboard Market 2024

Fiberboard Market Size in the UK

The UK fiberboard market rose sharply to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Fiberboard Production in the UK

In value terms, fiberboard production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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Fiberboard Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials were exported from the UK; waning by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fiberboard exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters) and the United States (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of fiberboard exports from the UK, with a combined X% share of total exports. Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Luxembourg, Italy, Sweden, China, Austria and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fiberboard exported from the UK were Ireland ($X), Belgium ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, the Netherlands, France, Norway, China, Italy, Austria, Luxembourg, Sweden and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fiberboard export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fiberboard export price increased by X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($X 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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fiberboard Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials were imported into the UK; falling by X% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, fiberboard imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Ireland (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters) and Spain (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of fiberboard imports to the UK, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, China, Poland, Latvia, Portugal, Finland and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fiberboard suppliers to the UK were Ireland ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, China, Poland, Portugal, Latvia, Finland and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fiberboard import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Latvia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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