North American Wood Panels Forecasts

RISI's North American Wood Panel Forecasts are the most trusted analytical reports available on OSB, plywood, particleboard, MDF and hardboard markets. Each Forecast can help you…

• Analyze what capital investments to make
• Benchmark the supply, demand and price forecasts on which you base your strategic plans
• Determine what market areas are ripe for expansion-or contraction
• Understand what changes are needed in your sourcing strategy to account for impending market shifts

From monthly Commentaries looking at the coming year to annual 15-year Forecasts analyzing the long-term shape of the industry, each North American Wood Panels Forecast covers:

• The US and Canadian economies
• Housing and other demand indicators
• Wood panel production costs
• Imports and exports
• Supply, capacity and production
• Prices

• Monthly Structural Panel Commentary

- A short term forecast covering OSB and plywood and looking out 12 months.

• Monthly Particleboard & MDF Commentary

- A short term forecast that looks out 12 months.
• Quarterly 5-Year Wood Panels Forecast
• Annual 15-Year Wood Panels Forecast

The following is a sample list of topics covered in a RISI North American Wood Panels Forecast:

Executive Summary

• Wood Panels Forecast Summary

Economic Outlook

• U.S. Economic Outlook
• Canadian Economic Outlook

Housing and Other Demand Indicators

• Indicators of U.S. Demand for Wood Panels
• U.S. Housing Starts
• Indicators of Canadian Demand for Wood Panels

North American Structural Panel Markets

• OSB & Plywood Demand
• OSB & Plywood Capacity
• OSB & Plywood Prices
• OSB & Plywood Supply
• U.S. Structural Panel (OSB & Plywood) End-Use Factors

North American Particleboard Markets

• Capacity
• Demand
• Prices
• Use Factors

North American MDF Markets

• Capacity
• Demand
• Prices
• Use Factors