Czech Republic: Wood-Based Panels Market 2024

Wood-Based Panels Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech wood-based panels market surged to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Wood-Based Panels Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, wood-based panels production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Wood-Based Panels Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of wood-based panels, when their volume decreased by X% to X cubic meters. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, wood-based panels exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated perceptible 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, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters) was the main destination for wood-based panels exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, wood-based panels exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X cubic meters), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood-based panels exports from the Czech Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wood-based panels export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

Wood-Based Panels Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

Wood-based panels imports into the Czech Republic rose slightly to X cubic meters in 2022, with an increase of X% on the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, wood-based panels imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced increase 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. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters) and Poland (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wood-based panels imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined X% share of total imports. Slovakia, Romania, Hungary and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest wood-based panels suppliers to the Czech Republic were Austria ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Slovakia, Romania, Italy and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, 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 wood-based panels import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Romania ($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 Slovakia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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