France - Wood-Based Panels - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

France: Wood-Based Panels Market Overview 2019

Wood-Based Panels Market Size in France

The revenue of the wood-based panels market in France amounted to $X in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. Overall, wood-based panels consumption continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the wood-based panels market reached its peak figure level of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Wood-Based Panels Production in France

In 2017, production of wood-based panels in France amounted to X cubic meters, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, wood-based panels production continues to indicate a moderate contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when the output figure increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the wood-based panels production attained its maximum volume of X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Wood-Based Panels Exports from France

In 2017, wood-based panels exports from France amounted to X cubic meters, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, wood-based panels exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% year-to-year. France exports peaked of X cubic meters in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, wood-based panels exports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, wood-based panels exports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. France exports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Wood-Based Panels Exports by Country from France

The exports of the twelve major exporters of wood-based panels, namely Canada, Germany, Thailand, China, Russia, Austria, France, Poland, Belarus, Belgium, Romania and Spain, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Belarus (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest wood-based panels supplier from France, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

In China, wood-based panels exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-X% per year) and Canada (+X% per year).

Wood-Based Panels Export Prices by Country in France

The wood-based panels export price in France stood at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, wood-based panels export price continues to indicate a significant slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, an increase of X% against the previous year. France export price peaked of $X per thousand cubic meters in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was China ($X per thousand cubic meters), while Thailand ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Wood-Based Panels Imports into France

In 2017, the amount of wood-based panels imported into France totaled X cubic meters, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, wood-based panels imports continue to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. France imports peaked of X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, wood-based panels imports stood at $X in 2017. In general, wood-based panels imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. France imports peaked of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Wood-Based Panels Imports by Country into France

In 2017, the U.S. (X cubic meters), distantly followed by Germany (X cubic meters) were the key importers of wood-based panels, together achieving X% of total imports. The following importers - Poland (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters), the UK (X cubic meters), Japan (X cubic meters), South Korea (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters), the Netherlands (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters), China (X cubic meters) and Canada (X cubic meters) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to wood-based panels imports into the U.S. stood at +X%. At the same time, Poland (+X%), Germany (+X%), Italy (+X%), South Korea (+X%), Belgium (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), China (+X%), Japan (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. The UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Poland, Germany and the U.S. decreased by -X%, -X% and -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wood-based panels into France, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in the U.S. was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+X% per year) and Japan (-X% per year).

Wood-Based Panels Import Prices by Country in France

The wood-based panels import price in France stood at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2017, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, wood-based panels import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for wood-based panels attained its peak figure level of $X per thousand cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Japan ($X per thousand cubic meters), while Poland ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by China (-X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform