State and analysis of the dynamics indicators of the production volume of the woodworking and furniture industry

Abstract

The state of the woodworking and furniture industry is analyzed from the point of view of the circular economy, since this model of the economy emphasizes its measures on reducing waste, reusing materials and sustainability of resources. The dynamics of the production volume of board products over a five-year period was analyzed in detail for the following materials: particleboard, of wood, medium density fibreboard (MDF), oriented strand board (OSB), of wood, plywood and veneer. The prospects for the production of wooden structural board materials in Ukraine are described, which cover certain challenges, such as the need to ensure sustainable forest use, increase the energy efficiency of production, solve issues of logistics and access to sales markets, as well as the need to adapt to international quality standards and environmental norms. The Ukrainian furniture market, estimated at 27-31 billion UAH, was analyzed. The dynamics of the volume of furniture sales in Ukraine for the period from 2018 to 2022 was clarified, which had growth indicators until 2022. Nomograms were constructed to establish the dynamics of changes in export and import of furniture in Ukraine in million USD for the period from 2018 to 2022. The growth dynamics of the furniture export-import balance from/to Ukraine between adjacent years were determined, in particular: 2018/2019 – 100.17%; 2019/2020 – 106.55%; 2020/2021 – 145.64%; 2021/2022 – 105.59%. The development trends of the woodworking and furniture industry based on flexibility and mobility, innovation and adaptability to changes in market conditions, consumer preferences and environmental standards to ensure sustainable growth and success are substantiated.