Malta: Plywood Market 2020

Plywood Market Size in Malta

The revenue of the plywood market in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, plywood consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Plywood consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Plywood Exports

Exports from Malta

In 2018, approx. X cubic meters of plywood were exported from Malta; picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, plywood exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, plywood exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, plywood exports, however, continue to indicate a deep curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plywood Imports

Imports into Malta

In 2018, the amount of plywood imported into Malta totaled X cubic meters, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, plywood imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, plywood imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated a notable increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, plywood imports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, plywood imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2017, leveling off in the following year.

Source: IndexBox Platform