Southern Asia: Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market 2024

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

Oriented strandboard (OSB) exports skyrocketed to X cubic meters in 2022, rising by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, India (X cubic meters) represented the largest exporter of oriented strandboard (OSB), mixing up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X cubic meters), comprising a X% share of total exports.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the oriented strandboard (OSB) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Pakistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the largest oriented strandboard (OSB) supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In India, oriented strandboard (OSB) exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per cubic meter, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per cubic meter), while Pakistan stood at $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (X%).

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, overseas purchases of oriented strandboard (OSB) were finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India was the main importer of oriented strandboard (OSB) in Southern Asia, with the volume of imports recording X cubic meters, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Afghanistan (X cubic meters) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Bangladesh (X cubic meters) and Maldives (X cubic meters). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports.

Imports into India decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Afghanistan (X%) and Bangladesh (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Afghanistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Maldives experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Maldives increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported oriented strandboard (OSB) in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Afghanistan ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Maldives, with a X% share.

In India, oriented strandboard (OSB) imports decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Afghanistan (X% per year) and Maldives (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per cubic meter, dropping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated slight growth 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, oriented strandboard (OSB) import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Maldives ($X per cubic meter), while Afghanistan ($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 India (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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