MDF Price in Slovenia - 2023

Contents:

  1. MDF Price in Slovenia (FOB) - 2022
  2. MDF Price in Slovenia (CIF) - 2023
  3. MDF Exports in Slovenia
  4. MDF Imports in Slovenia

MDF Price in Slovenia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average MDF export price amounted to $556 per cubic meter, increasing by 36% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 +69.1% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Greece ($651 per cubic meter) and Israel ($644 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($515 per cubic meter) and Austria ($534 per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Israel (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

MDF Price in Slovenia (CIF) - 2023

In September 2023, the average MDF import price amounted to $691 per cubic meter, dropping by -23.4% against the previous month. In general, the import price showed a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in December 2022 when the average import price increased by 17% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $902 per cubic meter in August 2023, and then fell dramatically in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Austria ($1,391 per cubic meter), while the price for Italy ($474 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

MDF Exports in Slovenia

In 2022, approx. 147K cubic meters of MDF were exported from Slovenia; waning by -12.4% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 168K cubic meters, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, MDF exports skyrocketed to $82M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +17.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +72.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 45%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Export of MDF in Slovenia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Italy29.124.733.044.815.5%
Croatia2.03.25.67.555.4%
Bosnia and Herzegovina2.93.14.44.818.3%
Serbia2.32.53.34.222.2%
Austria2.02.34.33.924.9%
Germany1.61.73.02.211.2%
Bulgaria2.01.71.71.6-7.2%
Turkey1.00.71.11.411.9%
Others7.27.412.011.115.5%
Total50.247.468.581.617.6%

Top Export Markets for MDF from Slovenia in 2022:

  1. Italy (82.2K cubic meters)
  2. Croatia (13.4K cubic meters)
  3. Bosnia and Herzegovina (9.4K cubic meters)
  4. Serbia (7.4K cubic meters)
  5. Austria (7.4K cubic meters)
  6. Germany (4.0K cubic meters)
  7. Bulgaria (2.9K cubic meters)
  8. Turkey (2.5K cubic meters)

MDF Imports in Slovenia

MDF imports into Slovenia shrank rapidly to 40K cubic meters in 2022, which is down by -21% against the previous year. In general, imports saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 51K cubic meters, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, MDF imports dropped modestly to $28M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.7% 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 +45.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 51%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $29M, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Import of MDF in Slovenia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Italy7.26.410.210.413.0%
Germany6.35.29.59.012.6%
Austria2.93.53.93.78.5%
Croatia0.30.60.61.049.4%
Czech Republic0.91.10.70.7-8.0%
Hungary0.40.50.80.720.5%
Poland0.70.70.50.5-10.6%
Others1.61.43.12.211.2%
Total20.319.429.428.311.7%

Top Suppliers of MDF to Slovenia in 2022:

  1. Italy (19.7K cubic meters)
  2. Germany (10.9K cubic meters)
  3. Austria (3.2K cubic meters)
  4. Czech Republic (1.4K cubic meters)
  5. Hungary (1.2K cubic meters)
  6. Poland (0.7K cubic meters)
  7. Croatia (0.7K cubic meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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