World - Fiber Board Of Wood Or Other Ligneous Materials - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Global Fiberboard Market Overview 2019

Fiberboard Market Size

The global fiberboard market revenue amounted to $X in 2017, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, fiberboard consumption continues to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global fiberboard market attained its maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fiberboard Production

In value terms, fiberboard production amounted to $X in 2017 estimated in export prices. Overall, fiberboard production, however, continues to indicate a significant decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global fiberboard production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, production remained at a lower figure.

Fiberboard Exports

Exports 2007-2018

In 2017, the amount of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials exported worldwide stood at X cubic meters, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global fiberboard exports attained their peak figure at X cubic meters in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, fiberboard exports totaled $X in 2017. Over the period under review, fiberboard exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global fiberboard exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2017, Germany (X cubic meters) and China (X cubic meters) represented the largest exporters of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials in the world, together finishing at approx. X% of total exports. Poland (X cubic meters) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Russia (X cubic meters) and France (X cubic meters). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Turkey (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters), Brazil (X cubic meters), Spain (X cubic meters), Canada (X cubic meters), Belarus (X cubic meters) and Austria (X cubic meters) occupied a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Belarus, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fiberboard markets worldwide were Germany ($X), China ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for X% of global exports. Poland, Austria, Turkey, France, Spain, Canada, Russia, Brazil and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main exporting countries, Belarus recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fiberboard export price stood at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the fiberboard export price, however, continues to indicate a measured drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials reached their peak figure at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest export price was Belgium ($X per thousand cubic meters), while Belarus ($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, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Fiberboard Imports

Imports 2007-2018

Global imports stood at X cubic meters in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Global imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fiberboard imports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, fiberboard imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global fiberboard imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2017, the U.S. (X cubic meters), distantly followed by Belgium (X cubic meters) represented the main importers of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials, together committing X% of total imports. Germany (X cubic meters), the UK (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters), the Netherlands (X cubic meters), Canada (X cubic meters), Iran (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters), Japan (X cubic meters) and Mexico (X cubic meters) took a little share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

In the U.S., fiberboard imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (-X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2017, the average fiberboard import price amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the fiberboard import price continues to indicate a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Global import price peaked at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Canada ($X per thousand cubic meters), while Belgium ($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 Canada, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform