The Rise of OSB & FOSB in China: Market Trends and Outlook

An Overview of China’s Oriented Strand Board (OSB) Sector and the Growth of Fine Surface Oriented Strand Board (FOSB)

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China’s wood-based panels market is vast and driven to some extent by two key end-use segments: furniture and interior decoration. Within interior decoration, OSB has gained traction in interior wall paneling, while other wood-based panels dominate customized furnishings due to OSB’s lower surface quality. However, the rise of Fine Surface OSB (FOSB)—offering superior surface properties and low formaldehyde emissions—is shifting market dynamics. As a result, FOSB is rapidly capturing market share in customized furnishings, spurring significant investment in new continuous-press production lines over the past two years.

Key Coverage

  • With a focus on the industry landscape at the end of 2024, we present hard-to-access details on regional capacities, operational lines, and new-line projections for 2025–26. All 35 known continuous-press lines are identified by owner, production capacity, year of start-up, technology provider, and product mix.
  • The report provides production volume data, breaking down the OSB versus FOSB product mixes and their market applications. Additionally, we analyze the significant overcapacity built in the last two years and explore opportunities to enhance mill utilization through increased OSB/FOSB demand.
  • A detailed discussion of raw materials is included that covers both domestic and imported timber sources. Key domestic species—poplar, eucalyptus, Masson’s pine, and Chinese fir—are examined alongside imported logs, particularly radiata pine. A regional raw material availability map is also included.
  • Finally, we assess future industry developments, including the role of major corporate groups in China, potential regulatory impacts on plywood and blockboard sectors that may drive OSB/FOSB substitution, and opportunities for increased use of imported logs to improve product quality. These provide a qualitative outlook regarding future growth prospects for OSB and FOSB in China.

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  • What’s Included?
    • 40+ pages of concise, in-depth analysis
    • 30+ visuals, including graphs, tables, maps, and photos
    • Direct access to report authors for inquiries
  • What Questions Are Answered?
    • What key factors are driving OSB/FOSB market growth in China?
    • Why is FOSB leading this expansion?
    • What are the existing production capacities, categorized by line type (multi-opening versus continuous-press), technology provider, and year of operation? How are these distributed across China?
    • What are the production volumes of OSB versus FOSB, and how do they reflect capacity utilization?
    • Which applications, end users, or product types present the strongest growth opportunities for China’s OSB industry?
    • Which companies are the key players in China’s OSB/ FOSB sector?
    • How are OSB/FOSB grades defined in China?
    • What raw materials, manufacturing equipment, and resins are used in OSB/FOSB production?
    • What are the indicative manufacturing costs and margins for OSB/FOSB in Chinese mills?
    • What are import and export volume estimates of OSB/FOSB in China?
    • Are there emerging opportunities for imported raw materials, particularly radiata pine logs and woodchips?
    • Which leading OSB/FOSB manufacturers currently use radiata pine logs?
    • What opportunities and challenges does China’s OSB industry present for suppliers and vendors?
    • Which major Chinese corporations are investing in OSB/FOSB?
    • Could structural changes in China’s plywood sector lead to new opportunities for OSB/FOSB?
  • Who Should Buy This Report?
    • OSB and global panel manufacturers: Understand competitive threats and how Chinese producers are positioning OSB/ FOSB in the market.
    • Furniture and interior decoration companies: Assess whether OSB/FOSB growth in China can be replicated in other markets.
    • Trade associations and industry bodies: Gain insights into China’s evolving wood-based panel sector.
    • Forest owners, managers, and log sellers: Explore export opportunities for softwood logs to China.
    • Softwood-log traders and port operators: Assess the impact of Chinese demand on trade volumes.
    • Economic development agencies & governments: Analyze the effects of China’s softwood log market on regional economies.
    • Funding agencies and investment firms: Evaluate debt/equity investment opportunities in log supply chains, infrastructure, and equipment.
    • Press-line and equipment manufacturers: Identify growth opportunities in supplying production technology to China.
    • Resin manufacturers: Understand demand trends and supply opportunities within the OSB/FOSB sector.