U.S.: Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market Overview 2020

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market Size in the U.S.

The revenue of the oriented strandboard (osb) market in the U.S. amounted to $X in 2018, surging 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). Over the period under review, oriented strandboard (osb) consumption continues to indicate a conspicuous expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Oriented strandboard (osb) consumption peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Exports

Exports from the U.S.

Oriented strandboard (osb) exports from the U.S. amounted to X cubic meters in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, oriented strandboard (osb) exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (osb) exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, oriented strandboard (osb) exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, oriented strandboard (osb) exports reached their maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X cubic meters), Mexico (X cubic meters) and South Korea (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of oriented strandboard (osb) exports from the U.S., together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mexico, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for oriented strandboard (osb) exports from the U.S., comprising X% of total oriented strandboard (osb) exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+X% per year) and South Korea (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average oriented strandboard (osb) export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the oriented strandboard (osb) export price, however, continues to indicate a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for oriented strandboard (osb) reached their peak level of $X per cubic meter, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Chile ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2018, the oriented strandboard (osb) imports into the U.S. totaled X cubic meters, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, oriented strandboard (osb) imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, oriented strandboard (osb) imports attained their peak figure at X cubic meters in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (osb) imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, oriented strandboard (osb) imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, oriented strandboard (osb) imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Canada (X cubic meters) was the main supplier of oriented strandboard (osb) to the U.S., with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada was relatively modest.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of oriented strandboard (osb) to the U.S..

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada stood at +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average oriented strandboard (osb) import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +X% per year.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform