Nov 22, 2025
IndexBox has just published a new report: United Kingdom – Wooden Particle Board – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights.
The UK wooden particle board market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of +1.9% in volume and +3.4% in value from 2024 to 2035, reaching 14K cubic meters and $7.3M respectively by 2035. Current consumption stands at 11K cubic meters valued at $5M in 2024, reflecting a significant decline from 2018 peaks. France supplies 82% of UK imports, while Poland is the primary export destination. Import prices have surged to $631 per cubic meter, with China commanding premium prices at $1.1K per cubic meter compared to France’s $527.
Key Findings
Market projected to grow at 1.9% volume CAGR and 3.4% value CAGR through 2035France dominates UK imports with 82% market share while China commands premium pricingImport prices surged 26% to $631 per cubic meter in 2024UK exports remain minimal at 239 cubic meters despite 262% growth in 2024Market volume declined 85% from 2018 peak of 84K cubic meters to current 11K cubic metersMarket Forecast
Driven by rising demand for wooden particle board in the UK, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +1.9% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 14K cubic meters by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.4% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $7.3M (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
ConsumptionUnited Kingdom’s Consumption of Wooden Particle Board
In 2024, approx. 11K cubic meters of wooden particle board were consumed in the UK; which is down by -5.2% against 2023. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep reduction. Over the period under review, consumption attained the peak volume at 84K cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.
The size of the wooden particle board market in the UK expanded markedly to $5M in 2024, rising by 8.6% 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 continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. Wooden particle board consumption peaked at $22M in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.
ImportsUnited Kingdom’s Imports of Wooden Particle Board
In 2024, imports of wooden particle board into the UK contracted to 11K cubic meters, which is down by -3.7% on the previous year. In general, imports saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 401% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at 84K cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, wooden particle board imports surged to $7.2M in 2024. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 512%. Imports peaked at $17M in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports By Country
In 2024, France (9.3K cubic meters) constituted the largest wooden particle board supplier to the UK, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, wooden particle board imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (2K cubic meters), fivefold.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of volume from France stood at -7.1%.
In value terms, France ($4.9M) constituted the largest supplier of wooden particle board to the UK, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($2.2M), with a 30% share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value from France stood at +1.0%.
Import Prices By Country
In 2024, the average wooden particle board import price amounted to $631 per cubic meter, rising by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of 138%. The import price peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($1.1 thousand per cubic meter), while the price for France amounted to $527 per cubic meter.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+8.8%).
ExportsUnited Kingdom’s Exports of Wooden Particle Board
In 2024, the amount of wooden particle board exported from the UK skyrocketed to 239 cubic meters, picking up by 262% on the previous year’s figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of 4,200% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at 1.7K cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, wooden particle board exports contracted significantly to $111K in 2024. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by 2,729%. The exports peaked at $585K in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports By Country
Poland (122 cubic meters) was the main destination for wooden particle board exports from the UK, with a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, wooden particle board exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (46 cubic meters), threefold. China (21 cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.8% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (0.0% per year) and China (+425.0% per year).
In value terms, the largest markets for wooden particle board exported from the UK were Poland ($35K), China ($22K) and the Netherlands ($18K), together accounting for 67% of total exports.
In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +245.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices By Country
In 2024, the average wooden particle board export price amounted to $465 per cubic meter, reducing by -85.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 190%. The export price peaked at $3.8 thousand per cubic meter in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($1.2 thousand per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($244 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ireland (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.