In 2023, the UK led European imports of wood-based panels from non-EU countries, with a volume of 1.33 million cubic meters. Germany and Poland followed, despite a notable decline of 5.6% and 15.11% respectively from the previous year. Belgium and Italy experienced varied growth, with Italy seeing a slight increase of 2.27%. Hungary reported the most significant positive change, with a 39.33% increase, while Slovakia's imports fell drastically by 20.03%. Other notable trends included Bulgaria’s 6.61% rise and Ireland’s 15.39% growth in imports.
Going forward, fluctuations could arise from regulatory changes, supply chain developments, and the overall demand for wood-based products. Markets like Hungary and Croatia show potential for continued growth, while countries experiencing declines, like Slovakia and Malta, might need strategic shifts to stabilize their import levels.
Top countries in Total Wood-Based Panels Imports from Non-EU Countries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Cubic Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 1,330 | 2023 | +0.65% | -1.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 940.8 | 2023 | +4.53% | -5.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 750.08 | 2023 | +0.6% | -15.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 727.13 | 2023 | +42.37% | -5.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 457.09 | 2023 | -0.4% | +2.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 428.5 | 2023 | +24.86% | +39.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 353.61 | 2023 | +2.67% | +6.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 255.92 | 2023 | -2% | -3.67% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 238.01 | 2023 | +23.28% | -2.51% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 231.57 | 2023 | +8.57% | -2.41% | View data |
