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Fibreboard market in the United States

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The fibreboard market in the United States measured 8 791 thousand m³ in 2018, then gradually declined to 7 929 thousand m³ by 2020. A partial recovery lifted the market to 8 311 thousand m³ in 2021, but volume fell again in the following years, reaching 7 376 thousand m³ in 2023.

In 2024, U.S. housing starts rose by 4.1%, increasing fibreboard consumption for flooring and paneling. At the same time, consumer demand for formaldehyde-free MDF grew by 28% compared to 2021, driven by environmental concerns and supported by production technologies that improved efficiency by 25% since 2018.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the United States
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production fibreboard in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

From 2017 to 2020, the United States held the second position globally in fibreboard production.

Top producers of fibreboard, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fibreboard, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, the United States produced 6,058 thousand cubic meters of fibreboard, marking a modest decline of 8.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 19.7%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 7.0%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with a 12.7% reduction, while the largest increase was seen in 2019, at 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.7%)	0.9%	(8.8%)	(7.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Fibreboard production in the United States declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 1,729 million US dollars, reflecting a sharp year-on-year drop of 35.5%. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 36.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 2,966 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 8.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.5%	(9.6%)	(35.5%)	(14.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fibreboard from the United States

Exports in kind, K m³

Fibreboard exports from the United States increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 691 thousand cubic meters, indicating a significant rise of 26.8% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 19.2%, with an annualized rate of 6.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 490 thousand cubic meters, which also experienced the largest decline of 15.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.5%)	11.3%	26.8%	6.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada and Mexico were the primary buyers of fibreboard from the United States, together accounting for 93.2% of total exports in volume, while other countries made up the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Fibreboard deliveries from the United States declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports were valued at 197 million US dollars, which is 10.2% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 6.1%, with an annualized rate of 2.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 220 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 5.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.0%	(0.3%)	(10.2%)	(2.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the value of fibreboard exports from the United States was primarily directed towards Canada and Mexico, whose combined share reached 92.6% of total flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fibreboard to the United States

Imports in kind, K m³

Following a two-year decline, fibreboard import volume into the United States increased. In 2020, imports totaled 2,561 thousand cubic meters, representing a 1.0% advance compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 12.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 2,536 thousand cubic meters, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 8.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.4%)	(5.9%)	1.0%	(4.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada (29.3% of imports in volume), Chile (22.0%), and China (14.9%) were the top contributors to fibreboard imports into the United States, jointly accounting for 66.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the United States imported fibreboard valued at 1,165 million US dollars, which is 5.4% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 3.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1,165 million US dollars, while the peak was in 2018 at 1,307 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 10.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.7%	(10.9%)	5.4%	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada (25.9% of imports in value), Chile (19.5%), and China (17.2%) were the main suppliers of fibreboard to the United States, together comprising 62.6% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io