Global Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market 2022

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market Size

In 2021, the global oriented strandboard (osb) market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Production

In value terms, oriented strandboard (osb) production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were the United States (X cubic meters), Canada (X cubic meters) and China (X cubic meters), with a combined X% share of global production. Russia, Romania, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Latvia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +X%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Exports

Exports

Global oriented strandboard (osb) exports contracted modestly to X cubic meters in 2021, remaining stable against 2020 figures. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (osb) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Canada was the largest exporter of oriented strandboard (osb) in the world, with the volume of exports finishing at X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2021. The Czech Republic (X cubic meters) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Romania (X%), Luxembourg (X%) and Russia (X%). Latvia (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters), China (X cubic meters), the UK (X cubic meters), Hungary (X cubic meters), Ireland (X cubic meters) and Belgium (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to oriented strandboard (osb) exports from Canada stood at +X%. At the same time, Hungary (+X%), Russia (+X%), China (+X%), Luxembourg (+X%), the Czech Republic (+X%), Poland (+X%), the UK (+X%), Romania (+X%) and Latvia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hungary emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. Ireland and Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Russia, China, Hungary, Luxembourg and the Czech Republic increased by +X, +X, +X, +X and +X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest oriented strandboard (osb) supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Latvia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a X% share.

In Canada, oriented strandboard (osb) exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (+X% per year) and the Czech Republic (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average oriented strandboard (osb) export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a resilient increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per cubic meter), while the Czech Republic ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Imports

Imports

Global oriented strandboard (osb) imports surged to X cubic meters in 2021, increasing by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (osb) imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a strong increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States dominates imports structure, resulting at X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2021. Germany (X cubic meters), the UK (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters), the Netherlands (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters), China (X cubic meters) and France (X cubic meters) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the Netherlands (+X%), the UK (+X%), China (+X%), Austria (+X%), France (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Germany (+X%) and Poland (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. The United States (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Germany saw its share reduced by -X% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported oriented strandboard (osb) worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States stood at +X%. 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

The average oriented strandboard (osb) import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per cubic meter), while Belgium ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform