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U.S. - MDF - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 10, 2024

U.S. MDF Imports Drop to $973 Million in 2023

U.S. MDF Imports

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of MDF decreased by -24.4% to 1.4M cubic meters in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated notable growth from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 1.8M cubic meters in 2022, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, MDF imports reduced dramatically to $973M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.6B, and then fell sharply in the following year.U.S. MDF Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of MDF in U.S. (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Canada186236283244241271281269332461394
Chile49.449.672.1178193204208218290473226
China327357333299276255171101117147127
Brazil2.73.25.022.634.434.935.345.875.820060.9
New Zealand11.512.419.029.924.418.018.219.319.628.533.3
SwitzerlandN/AN/A4.912.515.916.410.319.845.660.528.1
Mexico1.01.01.62.25.411.514.914.218.342.927.8
Austria42.848.759.566.839.638.233.846.352.648.3N/A
Others40.543.345.581.011410610210311612575.1
Total6617518239379449568758361,0661,586973

Imports by Country

Canada (559K cubic meters), Chile (300K cubic meters) and China (154K cubic meters) were the main suppliers of MDF imports to the United States, with a combined 74% share of total imports. Brazil, New Zealand, Mexico and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of +157.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($394M), Chile ($226M) and China ($127M) constituted the largest MDF suppliers to the United States, together comprising 77% of total imports. Brazil, New Zealand, Switzerland and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

Among the main suppliers, Switzerland, with a CAGR of +183.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports by Type

In 2023, medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness over 9 mm (970K cubic meters) constituted the largest type of MDF supplied to the United States, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness over 9 mm exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness from 5 to 9 mm (215K cubic meters), fivefold.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the volume of medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness over 9 mm imports stood at +3.4%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness from 5 to 9 mm (-1.8% per year) and medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness under 5 mm (+2.0% per year).

In value terms, medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness over 9 mm ($661M) constituted the largest type of MDF supplied to the United States, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness from 5 to 9 mm ($164M), with a 17% share of total imports.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the mdf price amounted to $714 per cubic meter (CIF, US), waning by -18.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated modest growth from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, MDF import price increased by +26.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $880 per cubic meter in 2022, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($830 per cubic meter), while the price for Mexico ($436 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
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    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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