Global Fiberboard Market Overview 2021

Fiberboard Market Size

For the fifth year in a row, the global fiberboard market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2020. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global consumption peaked in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Fiberboard Production

In value terms, fiberboard production stood at $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Global production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Production By Country

China (X cubic meters) constituted the country with the largest volume of fiberboard production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, fiberboard production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (X cubic meters), threefold. Brazil (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In China, fiberboard production expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the U.S. (-X% per year) and Brazil (+X% per year).

Fiberboard Exports

Exports

In 2020, overseas shipments of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials decreased by -X% to X cubic meters, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Global exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, fiberboard exports shrank modestly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Global exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2020, Germany (X cubic meters), followed by China (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters) and Turkey (X cubic meters) represented the major exporters of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials, together committing X% of total exports. France (X cubic meters), Thailand (X cubic meters), Russia (X cubic meters), Brazil (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters), Canada (X cubic meters), Spain (X cubic meters), the U.S. (X cubic meters) and Belarus (X cubic meters) occupied a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Belarus, while exports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest fiberboard supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (+X% per year) and Poland (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average fiberboard export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Global export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per cubic meter), while Belarus ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Fiberboard Imports

Imports

Global fiberboard imports stood at X cubic meters in 2020, increasing by X% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Global imports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fiberboard imports stood at $X in 2020. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the U.S. (X cubic meters), followed by Belgium (X cubic meters) represented the major importers of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials, together comprising X% of total imports. Germany (X cubic meters), Iran (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters), the United Arab Emirates (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters), the UK (X cubic meters), Canada (X cubic meters), the Netherlands (X cubic meters), Japan (X cubic meters) and Egypt (X cubic meters) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in the United Arab Emirates, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In the U.S., fiberboard imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2020. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fiberboard import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2020, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. from 2012 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per cubic meter), while Belgium ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials in the world?

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China (16B cubic meters) constituted the country with the largest volume of fiberboard consumption, accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, fiberboard consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (6.9B cubic meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Brazil (5B cubic meters), with a 7.7% share.

What are the largest producers of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials in the world?

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China (17B cubic meters) remains the largest fiberboard producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 27% of total volume. Moreover, fiberboard production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (6B cubic meters), threefold. Brazil (5.6B cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total production with a 8.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials in the world?

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In value terms, Germany ($1.9B) remains the largest fiberboard supplier worldwide, comprising 20% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($829M), with a 9.1% share of global exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 7.4% share.

What are the leading importers of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials in the world?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($1.2B) constitutes the largest market for imported fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials worldwide, comprising 12% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($520M), with a 5.3% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a 4.2% share.

What is the average export price for fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials in the world?

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The average fiberboard export price stood at $0.6 per cubic meter in 2020, standing approx. at the previous year.

What is the average import price for fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials in the world?

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In 2020, the average fiberboard import price amounted to $0.6 per cubic meter, falling by -2.3% against the previous year.