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Contents:
- MDF Price in Australia (CIF) - 2022
- MDF Price in Australia (FOB) - 2022
- MDF Imports in Australia
- MDF Exports in Australia
MDF Price in Australia (CIF) - 2022
The average MDF import price stood at $726 per cubic meter in 2022, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. As a result, import price reached 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 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($1,302 per cubic meter), while the price for New Zealand ($430 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
MDF Price in Australia (FOB) - 2022
The average MDF export price stood at $406 per cubic meter in 2022, with an increase of 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, MDF export price increased by +16.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 50%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $552 per cubic meter. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($584 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Papua New Guinea ($118 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Colombia (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
MDF Imports in Australia
MDF imports into Australia shrank notably to 85K cubic meters in 2022, waning by -24.7% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 113K cubic meters, and then declined markedly in the following year.
In value terms, MDF imports contracted to $62M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 12%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $66M, and then dropped in the following year.
| Import of MDF in Australia (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 29.3 | 29.3 | 32.6 | 29.8 | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | 12.6 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 14.8 | 5.5% |
| Germany | 5.3 | 5.5 | 7.0 | 4.8 | -3.2% |
| New Zealand | 0.4 | 1.3 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 113.6% |
| Belgium | 2.3 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 18.2% |
| Spain | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.5 | -17.8% |
| Switzerland | 2.4 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 1.1 | -22.9% |
| Thailand | 0.8 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0.2 | -37.0% |
| Romania | N/A | 1.6 | 0.7 | N/A | -56.3% |
| Others | 2.5 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 2.0 | -7.2% |
| Total | 58.2 | 58.8 | 66.2 | 61.9 | 2.1% |
Top Suppliers of MDF to Australia in 2022:
- China (43.4K cubic meters)
- Malaysia (20.5K cubic meters)
- New Zealand (9.1K cubic meters)
- Germany (3.8K cubic meters)
- Belgium (2.9K cubic meters)
- Switzerland (1.5K cubic meters)
- Spain (1.5K cubic meters)
- Thailand (0.4K cubic meters)
MDF Exports in Australia
In 2022, shipments abroad of MDF decreased by -27.7% to 24K cubic meters, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 60K cubic meters. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, MDF exports dropped rapidly to $9.9M in 2022. In general, exports faced a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 17%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $21M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
| Export of MDF in Australia (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| United States | 2.4 | 2.9 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 14.5% |
| Japan | 2.3 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 0.0% |
| New Zealand | 1.3 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 11.5% |
| China | 8.1 | 10.9 | 2.3 | 0.8 | -53.8% |
| Indonesia | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.0% |
| Papua New Guinea | 0.2 | N/A | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0% |
| Colombia | N/A | N/A | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0% |
| South Korea | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | N/A | -62.2% |
| Vietnam | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.2 | N/A | -36.8% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | N/A | -59.2% |
| Others | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 | -30.7% |
| Total | 17.9 | 20.9 | 12.6 | 9.9 | -17.9% |
Top Export Markets for MDF from Australia in 2022:
- Taiwan (Chinese) (undefinedK cubic meters)
- United States (8.8K cubic meters)
- Japan (5.6K cubic meters)
- New Zealand (3.7K cubic meters)
- China (2.0K cubic meters)
- Papua New Guinea (1.3K cubic meters)
- Indonesia (1.0K cubic meters)
- Colombia (0.5K cubic meters)
- South Korea (0.1K cubic meters)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mdf market in Australia. 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:
- Australia
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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