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The UK is another significant import market for OSB, with
an import value of US$129.7 million in 2023. The country's
construction industry is booming, driven by infrastructure
projects and residential development.
The UK imports OSB primarily from Ireland, Germany,
and Belgium.
Netherlands - US$106.4 Million
The Netherlands is a key import market for OSB, with an import
value of US$106.4 million in 2023. The country's geographical
location and well-developed logistics infrastructure make it a
strategic hub for importing OSB.
The Netherlands imports OSB mainly from Germany,
Largest Import Markets For Belgium, and Austria.
Oriented Strandboard (OSB) Italy - US$102.9 Million
in 2023 Italy has an import value of US$102.9 million in 2023. The
country's construction industry is experiencing steady growth,
Indexbox and forisk.com has explored the top import markets driving the demand for OSB.
for OSB and analysed the key statistics for each country. Italy imports OSB primarily from Austria, Germany, and
France.
US - US$1.9 Billion
The US is the largest import market for Oriented Strandboard, France - US$80.2 Million
with an import value of US$1.9 billion in 2023. The country's France has an import value of US$80.2 million in 2023. The
robust construction industry and high demand for affordable country's construction sector is rebounding after a period of
housing are driving the import of OSB. slowdown, leading to increased imports of OSB.
The US imports OSB primarily from Canada, Brazil, and France imports OSB mainly from Germany, Belgium, and
Chile. Spain.
Germany - US$182.2 Million Belgium - US$73.1 Million
Germany is the second-largest import market for OSB, with an Belgium has an import value of US$73.1 million in 2023.
import value of US$182.2 million in 2023. The country's strong The country's strategic location in Europe and strong
economy and growing construction sector have contributed trading relationships make it a popular destination for
to the increasing demand for OSB. OSB imports.
Germany imports OSB mainly from Russia, Poland, and Belgium imports OSB primarily from Germany, the
Austria. Netherlands, and France.