Total production of wood-based panels in 2017 was 3.2 million cubic metres, a 5% increase from 2016 (Table 2.23).  Over three quarters (79%) of wood-based panel products produced in the UK in 2017 were particleboard (including oriented strand board (OSB)).

The marked decrease between 2011 and 2012 largely results from the closure of a panel mill in 2012.

Table 2.23 Wood-based panel production, 2008-2017

^{Source: Wood Panel Industries Federation}

^Notes:

^{1. Includes Oriented Strand Board (OSB).}

^{2. Includes Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF).}

^{3. Changes in the mix of materials used and type of product produced can result in apparent discrepancies between the trends for inputs (Table 2.22) and production.}

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