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MDF market in Australia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Australian MDF market volume showed a declining trend from 2018 to 2023, falling from 719 thousand cubic meters to 599 thousand cubic meters. This period was marked by significant volatility, including a sharp contraction in 2020 when the market dropped to 579 thousand cubic meters, followed by a strong recovery to 680 thousand cubic meters in 2021.

Market movements were influenced by shifts in domestic production and international trade. Production fluctuated between 530 and 595 thousand cubic meters, with the 2020 low coinciding with reduced imports and higher exports, shrinking overall supply. The 2021 rebound was supported by increased production and imports alongside a drop in exports, temporarily expanding market volume before it resumed its downward path in 2022 and 2023.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Australia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Australia 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. 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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 Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Between 2018 and 2021, Australia ranked as the 22nd largest producer of MDF globally.

Top producers of MDF, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of MDF, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Following a two-year decline, Australia's MDF production rebounded in 2021, reaching 590.0 K m³. This marked an 11.3% increase compared to the previous year. Production had hit its lowest point in 2020 at 530.0 K m³, which also saw the steepest annual drop of 9.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.4%)	(9.4%)	11.3%	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Australia's MDF production value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 147.9 M $ US, reflecting a 1.2% decrease from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production value fell by 22.7%, with an average annual decline of 8.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.7%)	(11.3%)	(1.2%)	(8.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports MDF from Australia

Exports in kind, K m³

After two years of growth, Australia's MDF exports fell in 2021, totaling 50.4 K m³. This represented a sharp 31.9% decrease from 2020. Exports had peaked in 2020 at 74.1 K m³, following the largest annual increase of 37.7% in 2019. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 11.7%, averaging 3.8% per year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	37.7%	19.2%	(31.9%)	3.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China, the United States, and Japan were the key destinations for Australia's MDF exports in volume terms. China accounted for 43.2% of exports, the United States for 16.5%, and Japan for 12.0%, together making up 71.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of growth, Australia's MDF export value dropped in 2021 to 12 638 K $ US, a significant 39.6% decline from 2020. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 20 916 K $ US, after the largest annual increase of 23.3% in 2019. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value decreased by 13.1%, with an average annual decline of 4.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.3%	16.6%	(39.6%)	(4.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, China, the United States, and Japan led Australia's MDF export structure in value terms. China contributed 39.0% of export value, the United States 20.0%, and Japan 11.8%, collectively representing 70.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports MDF to Australia

Imports in kind, K m³

After a two-year decline, Australia's MDF imports rose in 2021 to 140.0 K m³, a 13.9% increase from 2020. Imports had reached their lowest point in 2020 at 122.9 K m³, following the largest annual drop of 21.2% in 2019. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 18.2%, with an average annual decline of 6.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.2%)	(8.9%)	13.9%	(6.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China, Malaysia, and Germany were the primary suppliers of MDF to Australia in volume terms. China accounted for 48.4% of imports, Malaysia for 18.9%, and Germany for 6.3%, together making up 73.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Australia's MDF import value increased for the second consecutive year, reaching 66 164 K $ US in 2021. This represented a strong 12.4% advance compared to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 58 160 K $ US, which also saw the steepest annual decline of 13.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.5%)	1.2%	12.4%	(0.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, China, Malaysia, and Germany were the top contributors to Australia's MDF import value. China accounted for 48.4% of import value, Malaysia for 19.3%, and Germany for 9.3%, collectively representing 76.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io