This report was compiled based on an article introduced in our periodical, “Yano Report” dated July 10, 2019.

I. The Total Supply Volume of Wooden Board Has Remained Flat at 2,988 thousand cubic meters: Domestic Products Slightly Decreased, Supported by Imported Products

II. Domestic Production Decreased by 2.0% to 1,847 thousand cubic meters: Imported Products Increased by 3.2% to 1,138 thousand cubic meters

III. Insulation Boards and Medium Density Fiberboards (MDF) Registered Negative Growth in Domestic Production

IV. Thinned Wood and Remaining Materials from Factories are Largely Used for Fiberboards; Demolished Timber is Frequently Used for Birch Plywood

V. The Percentage of F☆☆☆☆* is around 95%: Low Formalization is making Further Progress
*F☆☆☆☆ (F four-star) is the highest grade in classification regarding the reduction in formaldehyde emission in Japan.

VI. Imported Products in Total Wooden Panel Market Increased to 44.5%

VII. Housing-related Use Accounts for 90% of Use Application of Wooden Boards

Figure: Transition in Total Supply of Wooden Boards
Figure: Research Results on the Use Status of Wooden Board Materials (Particle Boards + MDF)
Figure: Research Results on the Use Status of Wooden Board Materials (Fiberboards)
Figure: Research Results on the Use Status of Wooden Board Materials (Particle Boards)
Figure: Transition in Production by Classification Regarding Formaldehyde Emission (Total + Particle Boards + MDF)
Figure: Transition in Production by Classification Regarding Formaldehyde Emission (Particle Board)
Figure: Transition in Production by Classification Regarding Formaldehyde Emission (MDF)
Table: Transition in Supply of Plywood and Wooden Boards
Figure: Shipment of Wooden Boards by Use Application in 2018 (Particle Board)
Figure: Shipment of Wooden Boards by Use Application in 2018 (Insulation Board)
Figure: Shipment of Wooden Boards by Use Application in 2018 (MDF)
Figure: Shipment of Wooden Boards by Use Application in 2018 (Hardboard)
Table: Supply and of Wooden Panels in January to December, 2018