Austria: Mdf Market 2025

Mdf Market Size in Austria

The Austrian MDF market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, rising by 46% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +36.6% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Mdf Production in Austria

In value terms, MDF production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Mdf Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, shipments abroad of MDF increased by 23% to X cubic meters, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, MDF exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +76.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters) was the main destination for MDF exports from Austria, accounting for a 20% share of total exports. Moreover, MDF exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X cubic meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X cubic meters), with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+29.0% per year) and France (+0.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for MDF exported from Austria were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 40% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Chile, Poland, Canada, Hungary, Switzerland, Mexico, the Czech Republic, Spain and China, which together accounted for a further 39%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +27.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average MDF export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 14%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to France ($X per cubic meter) and the Czech Republic ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per cubic meter) and China ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mdf Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, imports of MDF into Austria soared to X cubic meters, growing by 34% compared with 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 110% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, MDF imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 116%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of MDF to Austria, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, MDF imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Luxembourg (X cubic meters), more than tenfold. Italy (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +17.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Luxembourg (+54.6% per year) and Italy (+43.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of MDF to Austria, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Luxembourg ($X), with a 5.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +19.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Luxembourg (+55.9% per year) and Italy (+35.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average MDF import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Italy ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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