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MDF market in Americas

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Americas" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The MDF market in the Americas experienced significant volatility in volume between 2018 and 2023. A sharp expansion occurred in 2019, lifting the market to 13.2 thousand m³, followed by a peak of 15.8 thousand m³ in 2021. This growth was interrupted by contractions in 2020 and a particularly steep decline in 2022, which brought the market volume down to 10.4 thousand m³.

After the substantial drop in 2022, the market entered a phase of stabilization in 2023, with volume edging up slightly to 10.6 thousand m³. Production levels generally followed a similar pattern of rises and falls throughout the period, contributing to the overall market dynamics.

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 Americas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda 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 MDF in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of MDF, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of MDF, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

MDF production in the Americas has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 11 324 K m³ of MDF, showing only a slight change from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 9.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.4%	5.8%	0.2%	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports MDF from Americas

Exports in kind, K m³

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 347 K m³ and peaked in 2018 at 1 035 K m³, a threefold difference. In 2020, the Americas exported 833 K m³ of MDF, a sharp increase of 140.1% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 66.5%, while the biggest rise was in 2018, up 169.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	169.0%	(66.5%)	140.1%	29.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export partner landscape was broad. Saudi Arabia accounted for 1.6% of exports in kind, Israel for 1.4%, and South Africa for 1.0%, together making up just 4.0% of total flows. The remaining 96.0% went to many other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of MDF from the Americas fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 699.8 M US dollars, down 2.1% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 718.6 M US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 2.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.8%	(0.5%)	(2.1%)	0.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Israel contributed 1.1% of exports in value terms, Saudi Arabia 0.8%, and South Africa 0.6%, together accounting for 2.4% of total flows. The rest was distributed among other partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports MDF to Americas

Imports in kind, K m³

The market displayed an unstable trend over this period. Imports hit their lowest in 2017 and peaked in 2019 at 2 239 K m³, a 3.9-fold variation. In 2020, MDF imports to the Americas were 1 559 K m³, a significant drop of 30.4% from 2019. The largest increase was in 2019, up 103.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	89.9%	103.7%	(30.4%)	39.1%

Source: SHEV.io

The structure of imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 indicates a diverse range of partners. China made up 28.0% of imports in kind, Germany 6.5%, and Spain 2.6%, together totaling 37.2% of flows. The remaining 62.8% came from numerous smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

MDF imports to the Americas declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, import value was 570.6 M US dollars, a 10.3% decrease from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 12.7%, with an average annual decline of 4.4%. The peak was in 2018 at 686.0 M US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 4.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.9%	(7.2%)	(10.3%)	(4.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

The structure of imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 shows a diversified set of partners. China accounted for 16.3% of imports in value terms, Germany 16.2%, and Austria 6.3%, together making up 38.8% of total flows. The other 61.2% was spread across many smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io