China: Fiberboard Market 2024

Fiberboard Market Size in China

After three years of decline, the Chinese fiberboard market increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value 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 throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fiberboard Production in China

In value terms, fiberboard production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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Fiberboard Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials were exported from China; shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fiberboard exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X cubic meters), Nigeria (X cubic meters) and the United States (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of fiberboard exports from China, with a combined X% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Mexico, Canada, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Australia, Jordan, Algeria and Russia 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 Mexico (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nigeria (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fiberboard export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($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 Vietnam (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fiberboard Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, the amount of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials imported into China declined significantly to X cubic meters, waning by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports saw a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fiberboard imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Thailand (X cubic meters) and New Zealand (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of fiberboard imports to China, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Spain, Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Australia, Romania, Russia, Indonesia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest fiberboard suppliers to China, with a combined X% share of total imports. New Zealand, Thailand, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Poland, Russia, Italy, Australia, Romania and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, import 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 import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Thailand ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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