Price for Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness Under 5 Mm in the United States - 2024
Contents:
- Price for Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness Under 5 Mm in the United States (CIF) - 2022
- Price for Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness Under 5 Mm in the United States (FOB) - 2022
- Imports of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness Under 5 Mm in the United States
- Exports of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness Under 5 Mm in the United States
Price for Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness Under 5 Mm in the United States (CIF) - 2022
The average import price for medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness under 5 mm stood at $788 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($1,471,285 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($167,530 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness Under 5 Mm in the United States (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average export price for medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness under 5 mm amounted to $408 per ton, shrinking by -2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 11%. The export price peaked at $537 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($308,432 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($203,593 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (-3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Imports of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness Under 5 Mm in the United States
In 2022, imports of medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness under 5 mm into the United States soared to 214K tons, increasing by 30% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a significant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +20.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +81.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.
In value terms, imports of medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness under 5 mm skyrocketed to $169M in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
| Import of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness Under 5 Mm in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Brazil | 19.8 | 23.6 | 34.7 | 60.7 | 45.3% |
| Canada | 16.5 | 14.5 | 23.9 | 31.4 | 23.9% |
| New Zealand | 8.1 | 7.8 | 10.1 | 20.8 | 36.9% |
| Romania | 0.2 | 5.2 | 14.8 | 13.7 | 309.2% |
| Turkey | 3.2 | 7.2 | 13.7 | 10.8 | 50.0% |
| Thailand | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 8.2 | 154.1% |
| China | 2.3 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 5.3 | 32.1% |
| Malaysia | 5.1 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 3.9 | -8.6% |
| Others | 8.0 | 6.3 | 9.7 | 13.8 | 19.9% |
| Total | 63.6 | 70.2 | 113 | 169 | 38.5% |
Top Suppliers of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness Under 5 Mm to the United States in 2022:
- Brazil (0.1K tons)
- Turkey (0.1K tons)
Exports of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness Under 5 Mm in the United States
In 2022, shipments abroad of medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness under 5 mm was finally on the rise to reach 36K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt curtailment.
In value terms, exports of medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness under 5 mm expanded rapidly to $15M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a precipitous contraction.
| Export of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness Under 5 Mm in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 12.0 | 10.1 | 7.3 | 8.5 | -10.9% |
| Mexico | 17.4 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 5.4 | -32.3% |
| Italy | N/A | N/A | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0% |
| Others | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | -8.0% |
| Total | 30.2 | 15.3 | 13.5 | 14.8 | -21.2% |
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