Germany: Mdf Market 2025

Mdf Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German MDF market increased by 15% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Mdf Production in Germany

In value terms, MDF production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Mdf Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X cubic meters of MDF were exported from Germany; picking up by 4.2% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, MDF exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and Sweden (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of MDF exports from Germany, with a combined 33% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Austria, Belgium, the UK, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Norway, Slovakia and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +18.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Sweden ($X) were the largest markets for MDF exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 30% share of total exports. Austria, the UK, Spain, Poland, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Denmark, Slovakia and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +16.2%, 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

In 2021, the average MDF export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mdf Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, mdf imports into Germany expanded sharply to X cubic meters, picking up by 12% against 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, MDF imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +66.4% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Austria (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of MDF to Germany, with a 26% share of total imports. Moreover, MDF imports from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland (X cubic meters), twofold. Poland (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Austria amounted to +3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+0.0% per year) and Poland (+22.7% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest MDF suppliers to Germany, with a combined 55% share of total imports. Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Romania, France, Hungary, Luxembourg, Spain, the Czech Republic and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of +114.9%, 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.

Import Prices by Country

The average MDF import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, rising by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Russia ($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 Romania (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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