Brazil - MDF - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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MDF Price in Brazil - 2023

Contents:

  1. MDF Price in Brazil (FOB) - 2023
  2. MDF Price in Brazil (CIF) - 2023
  3. MDF Exports in Brazil
  4. MDF Imports in Brazil

MDF Price in Brazil (FOB) - 2023

The average MDF export price stood at $363 per cubic meter in July 2023, rising by 12% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in December 2022 when the average export price increased by 15% m-o-m. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $452 per cubic meter. From January 2023 to July 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($541 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Poland ($217 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

MDF Price in Brazil (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average MDF import price amounted to $967 per cubic meter, reducing by -10% against the previous month. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in November 2022 when the average import price increased by 74% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $1,674 per cubic meter in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to July 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Portugal ($1,951 per cubic meter), while the price for Spain totaled $892 per cubic meter.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

MDF Exports in Brazil

In 2022, mdf exports from Brazil skyrocketed to 790K cubic meters, jumping by 22% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, MDF exports soared to $330M in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of MDF in Brazil (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States29.638.368.417580.8%
Mexico47.929.645.731.9-12.7%
Dominican Republic6.19.210.616.439.1%
Colombia12.511.813.614.14.1%
Peru7.26.99.511.516.9%
Paraguay5.65.47.68.715.8%
South Africa3.62.86.97.929.9%
Spain0.10.91.57.6323.6%
Bolivia5.53.44.97.29.4%
Chile0.40.14.97.1160.9%
Argentina1.43.53.06.264.2%
Ecuador5.85.06.06.22.2%
China0.30.72.54.8152.0%
Others21.427.324.225.35.7%
Total14714520933030.9%

Top Export Markets for MDF from Brazil in 2022:

  1. United States (356.0K cubic meters)
  2. Mexico (83.3K cubic meters)
  3. Colombia (47.2K cubic meters)
  4. Dominican Republic (43.6K cubic meters)
  5. Peru (29.2K cubic meters)
  6. South Africa (26.3K cubic meters)
  7. Spain (23.4K cubic meters)
  8. Bolivia (20.0K cubic meters)
  9. Paraguay (19.2K cubic meters)
  10. Chile (17.7K cubic meters)
  11. China (17.5K cubic meters)
  12. Ecuador (17.5K cubic meters)
  13. Argentina (17.4K cubic meters)

MDF Imports in Brazil

In 2022, the amount of MDF imported into Brazil fell rapidly to 2.3K cubic meters, dropping by -64% against 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a sharp descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 134%. Imports peaked at 7.3K cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, MDF imports dropped dramatically to $2.4M in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 99%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $4.2M, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Import of MDF in Brazil (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Spain6713071,065668-0.1%
Belgium37046347450110.6%
China502389549318-14.1%
Germany295317347250-5.4%
Switzerland25415239.8164-13.6%
Austria441189123141-31.6%
RussiaN/A18.875.0111143.0%
United States25490.015.459.2-38.5%
Argentina1944.1506N/A61.5%
HungaryN/AN/A552N/A0%
Egypt56.16.421.5N/A-38.1%
Uruguay18119.663.2N/A-40.9%
Others401172402234-16.4%
Total3,6202,1294,2332,446-12.2%

Top Suppliers of MDF to Brazil in 2022:

  1. Spain (790.0 cubic meters)
  2. Belgium (491.0 cubic meters)
  3. China (291.0 cubic meters)
  4. Germany (224.0 cubic meters)
  5. Austria (176.0 cubic meters)
  6. Switzerland (108.0 cubic meters)
  7. Russia (88.0 cubic meters)
  8. United States (21.0 cubic meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mdf market in Brazil. 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.

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  • FCL 1648 - MDF/HDF

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  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Brazil
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    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, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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