Global Fiberboard Market Overview 2020

Fiberboard Market Size

In 2019, the global fiberboard market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the global market reached the maximum level in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Fiberboard Production

In value terms, fiberboard production rose to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Production By Country

China (X cubic meters) remains the largest fiberboard producing country worldwide, 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.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China stood at +X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and Brazil (+X% per year).

Fiberboard Exports

Exports

In 2019, global exports of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials expanded slightly to X cubic meters, surging by X% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Global exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, fiberboard exports declined slightly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Global exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters) and China (X cubic meters) represented the key exporters of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials in 2019, recording approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Thailand (X cubic meters) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Poland (X cubic meters), Russia (X cubic meters), Turkey (X cubic meters) and France (X cubic meters). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Belgium (X cubic meters), Belarus (X cubic meters), Spain (X cubic meters), Brazil (X cubic meters) and Canada (X cubic meters) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Belarus, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Thailand ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, with a combined X% share of global exports. Poland, Belgium, Turkey, Russia, Canada, Spain, France, Belarus and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main exporting countries, Belarus recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average fiberboard export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per cubic meter), while Brazil ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Fiberboard Imports

Imports

Global fiberboard imports expanded markedly to X cubic meters in 2019, with an increase of X% compared with 2018 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fiberboard imports shrank modestly to $X in 2019. 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 hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The U.S. (X cubic meters) and the Netherlands (X cubic meters) represented roughly X% of total imports of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials in 2019. Belgium (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters), the UK (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters), Saudi Arabia (X cubic meters), Japan (X cubic meters), Canada (X cubic meters) and the United Arab Emirates (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands, while imports 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 the UK, with a X% share.

In the U.S., fiberboard imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2019. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and the UK (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average fiberboard import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per cubic meter), while the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI 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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The country with the largest volume of fiberboard consumption was China (15B cubic meters), comprising approx. 24% of total volume. Moreover, fiberboard consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (6.6B cubic meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Brazil (4.5B cubic meters), with a 7.4% share.

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

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The country with the largest volume of fiberboard production was China (17B cubic meters), comprising approx. 28% of total volume. Moreover, fiberboard production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (5.2B cubic meters), threefold. Brazil (5.1B cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total production with a 8.6% share.

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

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In value terms, Germany ($1.8B), China ($1.2B) and Thailand ($678M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, with a combined 36% share of global exports. Poland, Belgium, Turkey, Russia, Canada, Spain, France, Belarus and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

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 ($461M), with a 4.6% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 4.4% 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 2019, dropping by -4.5% against 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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The average fiberboard import price stood at $0.5 per cubic meter in 2019, reducing by -10.1% against the previous year.