United Kingdom - Waferboard - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Waferboard Price in the UK (CIF) - 2023
- Waferboard Price in the UK (FOB) - 2023
- Waferboard Imports in the UK
- Waferboard Exports in the UK
Waferboard Price in the UK (CIF) - 2023
The average waferboard import price stood at $438 per cubic meter in June 2023, with a decrease of -8.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 162% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $482 per cubic meter in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to June 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($645 per cubic meter), while the price for Belgium ($361 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Waferboard Price in the UK (FOB) - 2023
The average waferboard export price stood at $557 per cubic meter in June 2023, growing by 1.8% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2023 when the average export price increased by 29% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $733 per cubic meter in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to June 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was France ($978 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($233 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ireland (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Waferboard Imports in the UK
In 2022, imports of waferboards into the UK shrank significantly to 540K cubic meters, falling by -15.6% compared with 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 675K cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, waferboard imports dropped slightly to $224M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated notable growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +58.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 61%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $228M, and then contracted in the following year.
| Import of Waferboard in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Germany | 68.7 | 47.1 | 76.7 | 76.3 | 3.6% |
| Belgium | 29.6 | 25.4 | 41.0 | 38.1 | 8.8% |
| Portugal | 28.7 | 19.4 | 29.8 | 32.9 | 4.7% |
| Spain | 6.2 | 4.7 | 10.7 | 16.2 | 37.7% |
| Switzerland | N/A | N/A | 11.5 | 11.0 | -4.3% |
| Italy | 8.7 | 8.7 | 15.7 | 10.2 | 5.4% |
| France | 16.7 | 13.3 | 16.1 | 8.8 | -19.2% |
| Ireland | 16.0 | 13.3 | 5.4 | 4.3 | -35.5% |
| Others | 20.5 | 9.9 | 21.2 | 26.6 | 9.1% |
| Total | 195 | 142 | 228 | 224 | 4.7% |
Top Suppliers of Waferboard to the UK in 2022:
- Germany (188.8K cubic meters)
- Belgium (99.8K cubic meters)
- Portugal (91.4K cubic meters)
- Spain (39.1K cubic meters)
- Switzerland (32.4K cubic meters)
- France (20.1K cubic meters)
- Italy (17.1K cubic meters)
- Ireland (7.0K cubic meters)
Waferboard Exports in the UK
For the third consecutive year, the UK recorded decline in overseas shipments of waferboards, which decreased by -24.8% to 60K cubic meters in 2022. In general, exports recorded a deep slump. The smallest decline of -6.7% was in 2020. The exports peaked at 94K cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, waferboard exports declined slightly to $32M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $33M, and then shrank modestly in the following year.
| Export of Waferboard in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Ireland | 19.8 | 18.4 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 0.3% |
| United States | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 162.1% |
| France | 0.8 | 1.4 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 28.6% |
| Belgium | 1.6 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 1.2 | -9.1% |
| Italy | 0.2 | 0.1 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 58.7% |
| Germany | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.4 | -12.6% |
| Netherlands | 0.5 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | -41.5% |
| Austria | 4.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | N/A | -85.7% |
| Others | 3.0 | 3.2 | 1.9 | 5.8 | 24.6% |
| Total | 31.6 | 29.3 | 33.5 | 31.9 | 0.3% |
Top Export Markets for Waferboard from the UK in 2022:
- Austria (undefinedK cubic meters)
- Ireland (41.0K cubic meters)
- France (6.4K cubic meters)
- Belgium (4.1K cubic meters)
- Italy (1.9K cubic meters)
- United States (1.2K cubic meters)
- Germany (1.2K cubic meters)
- Netherlands (0.4K cubic meters)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the waferboard market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 16211313 - Particle board, of wood
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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