Oriented Strandboard (OSB) Market in Germany
Market Overview
In 
, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the German oriented strandboard (OSB) market, when its value decreased by -% to $. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $ in , and then declined in the following year.
In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) production declined notably to $ in estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to : its value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the last fifteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on figures, production increased by +% against indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of % against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $ in , and then declined significantly in the following year.
, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the German oriented strandboard (OSB) market, when its value decreased by -% to $. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $ in , and then declined in the following year.In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) production declined notably to $
in estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to : its value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the last fifteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on figures, production increased by +% against indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of % against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $ in , and then declined significantly in the following year.Consumption
Oriented strandboard (OSB) consumption in Germany dropped to cubic meters in , waning by -% on figures. Overall, consumption, however, saw temperate growth. Oriented strandboard (OSB) consumption peaked at cubic meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
The revenue of the oriented strandboard (OSB) market in Germany fell to $ in , shrinking by -% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, saw prominent growth. Oriented strandboard (OSB) consumption peaked at $ in , and then fell in the following year.
cubic meters in , waning by -% on figures. Overall, consumption, however, saw temperate growth. Oriented strandboard (OSB) consumption peaked at cubic meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.The revenue of the oriented strandboard (OSB) market in Germany fell to $
in , shrinking by -% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, saw prominent growth. Oriented strandboard (OSB) consumption peaked at $ in , and then fell in the following year.Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for oriented strandboard (OSB) in Germany, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to cubic meters by the end of .
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market value to $ (in nominal prices) by the end of .
% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to cubic meters by the end of .In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +
% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market value to $ (in nominal prices) by the end of .Market Structure
Driven by a growing demand, the share of imports in total supply in Germany increased significantly over the last fifteen years (from % to %). In , the share of imports in total consumption accounted for % in value terms and % in physical terms. The share of imports increased moderately ( percentage point) over the period under review.
% to %). In , the share of imports in total consumption accounted for % in value terms and % in physical terms. The share of imports increased moderately ( percentage point) over the period under review.Trade Balance
Germany remains a net importer of oriented strandboard (OSB); in physical and value terms, imports consistently exceeded exports from 2007 to . In , there was a trade deficit of cubic meters, which was equal to $. Those figures reflect the fact that neither imports nor exports don’t dominate the trade balance, and the country may export not only the product manufactured domestically, but also re-export some previously imported goods.
. In , there was a trade deficit of cubic meters, which was equal to $. Those figures reflect the fact that neither imports nor exports don’t dominate the trade balance, and the country may export not only the product manufactured domestically, but also re-export some previously imported goods.
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