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World - MDF - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Apr 28, 2018

The U.S. and Iran are the Largest Importers of MDF

IndexBox has just published a new report "World: MDF - Market Report. Analysis And Forecast To 2025". Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

MDF Consumption in the World Has Increased Steadily, Reaching X Million Cubic Meters

Global MDF market amounted to X million cubic meters in 2016, posting solid gains over the last ten years. In value terms, the market stood at X billion USD, which was approx. at the level of 2015. After a decline by X% in 2009, the market recorded a robust upward trend over the next five years, until it dropped slightly in 2015 and then flattened.

China Accounts for Approximately X% of Global MDF Consumption

China was the country with the highest volume of consumption (X million cubic meters) in the world. The other countries lagged far behind: Turkey (X million cubic meters), the U.S. (X million cubic meters), Brazil (X million cubic meters) and Poland (X million cubic meters); all these countries, together with China, comprised near X% of global consumption.

The highest average annual growth rates of MDF consumption from 2007 to 2016 were recorded in Turkey, with +X% growth, and China, with +X%. Consequently, China strengthened its share in terms of the global consumption from X% in 2007 to X% in 2016; the share of Turkey increased by +X percentage points. By contrast, the share of the U.S. (-X percentage points) declined over the period under review.

Amongst the leading consuming countries, high level of per capita consumption levels were recorded in Poland (X cubic meters per X in 2016), which was significantly higher than the world average of X cubic meters per X. In this country, per capita consumption grew with a CAGR of +X% in 2007-2016. However, the most notable growth of per capita consumption from 2007 to 2015 was recorded in Turkey, with on average +X% per year.

MDF Production Continues to Grow Steadily

Production of MDF reached X million cubic meters in 2016; a relatively flat trend from 2007-2009 was followed by a steady growth through to 2016, which, however, decelerated over the last two years. In value terms, global production of MDF was estimated at X billion USD in 2016, which was X% less than the highest level of production achieved in 2014. The value of production dropped in 2009 by X%, followed by recovery and further growth over the next four years, until it fell again.

China, as well as Turkey, Brazil and Poland Intensively Increased the Output of MDF

China was the key world MDF producing country with an output of about X million cubic meters in 2016, which accounted for X% of the global output. The other major producers were Turkey (X%), Brazil (X%) and Poland (X%).

In China, the production volume increased by +X% annually from 2007 to 2016, largely attributed to favourable economic conditions and growth of global downstream industries. The other leaders also experienced high paces of production growth: Turkey (+X% per year), Brazil (+X% per year), Poland (+X% per year).

About X% of Global Production of MDF Is Exported

MDF remained a widely traded commodity, despite the decline of the share of export in total global output from X% in 2007 to X% in 2016. High trade intensity is determined mainly by the substantial distances between the main centers of MDF manufacturing and key consuming countries.

China and Thailand Increased MDF Exports, While Supplies From Germany Reduced

In 2016, the volume of global MDF exports totalled X million cubic meters, which was X% more than the year before. A noticeable decline was observed with regard to the volume of exports in 2008-2009, followed by a recovery over the next two years; afterwards, it flattened over 2012-2013, and then started to grow mildly through to 2016.

China (X million cubic meters), Thailand (X million cubic meters) and Germany (X million cubic meters) were the main global suppliers of MDF, with a combined share of X% of global exports. They were followed by Poland and Spain, each accounting for about X% of global exports.From 2007 to 2016, Thailand (+X% per year) was the fastest growing supplier amongst the major exporters. Despite being one of the largest global producers of MDF, Turkey, Brazil and the U.S. did not export much of their production, meaning that it was either domestically consumed, or put in storage.

The U.S. and Iran Were the Largest Importers of MDF

The volume of global imports totalled X million cubic meters in 2016. The trend pattern of imports practically mirrored that of exports: these trade flows globally complement each other.

In 2016, the U.S. (X million cubic meters) and Iran (X million cubic meters) were the leading destinations of MDF imports, together making up X% of global imports. They were followed by Saudi Arabia (X%), the UK (X%), Italy (X%) and France (X%). Amongst the major importing countries, Iran (+X% per year) gained the highest annual growth rates from 2007 to 2016. With regard to the share of a particular country in global imports, the shares of Iran (+X percentage points), the U.S. (+X percentage points) and Saudi Arabia (+X percentage points), increased from 2007 to 2016, while the share of Italy (-X percentage points) illustrated negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

Do you want to know more about global MDF market? Get the latest trends and insight from our report. It includes a wide range of statistics on

  • MDF market share
  • MDF prices
  • MDF industry
  • MDF sales
  • MDF import
  • MDF export
  • MDF market forecast
  • MDF price forecast
  • key MDF producers

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global mdf market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 1648 - MDF/HDF

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Arauco, Daiken Corporation, Dare Wood-Based Panels Group Co. Ltd, Duratex SA, EGGER Group, Eucatex SA, Fantoni SpA, Kastamonu Entegre, Korosten MDF manufacture, Kronospan Limited, Masisa (Grupo Nueva Company), Nelson Pine Industries Limited (Sumitomo Forestry Co. Ltd), Norbord Inc., ROSEBURG, Sonae Indstria (SGPS SA), Swiss Krono AG, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd, Weyerhaeuser Company, Dynea Guangdong, M. Kaindl KG, Kastamonu, Greenpanel

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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