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MDF market in Australia and New Zealand

MDF market in Australia and New Zealand

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Australia and New Zealand" region includes following countries:

Australia
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
New Zealand
Norfolk Island

Earlier Report Observations

The MDF market volume in Australia and New Zealand showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 1 020 thousand m³ in 2018, consumption fell sharply over the next two years, dropping to 714 thousand m³ in 2020. This was followed by a strong rebound to 850 thousand m³ in 2021, a slight dip in 2022, and a recovery to 857 thousand m³ in 2023.

In value terms, the market mirrored this turbulent pattern but with greater intensity during the downturn. The market size contracted from 406.1 million US dollars in 2018 to 229.1 million in 2020. The subsequent recovery saw the market value rise to 291.5 million in 2021 and continue growing to 317.7 million by 2023, indicating a period of stabilization after the initial shocks.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 4.1.2. In value
        1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
        2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
        3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
        4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
    2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
  5. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Australia and New Zealand
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand 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. 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, M $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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. 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, M $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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. 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. 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 and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Top producers of MDF, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of MDF, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Following two consecutive years of decline, MDF production in Australia and New Zealand rebounded in 2021. Output reached 1 328 K m³, marking a 9.6% increase from 2020. Over the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 4.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 1 211 K m³, with the sharpest year-on-year drop of 9.3% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(3.6%)(9.3%)9.6%(1.4%)
Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

After a two-year downturn, the value of MDF production in Australia and New Zealand saw a significant recovery in 2021. Production was valued at 409.0 M $ US, representing a robust 21.0% increase compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, however, the overall value declined by 25.4%, averaging an annual decrease of 9.3%. The lowest point was in 2020 at 338.1 M $ US, when the most substantial decline of 28.5% was recorded.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(13.8%)(28.5%)21.0%(9.3%)
Source: SHEV.io

Exports MDF from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, K m³

MDF exports from Australia and New Zealand grew for the third year in a row in 2021. Export volumes reached 638.0 K m³, up 1.1% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 16.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year3.8%10.9%1.1%5.2%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Japan, Vietnam, and the United States remained the top destinations for MDF exports from Australia and New Zealand in volume terms. Japan accounted for 47.3% of exports, Vietnam for 10.5%, and the United States for 10.3%. Together, these three countries represented 68.0% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of contraction, MDF exports from Australia and New Zealand rebounded in value terms in 2021. Exports totaled 196.5 M $ US, showing a strong 11.6% increase year-over-year. However, from 2018 to 2021, export value decreased by 9.4%, averaging an annual decline of 3.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 176.2 M $ US, with the largest drop of 12.5% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(7.1%)(12.5%)11.6%(3.2%)
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Japan, the United States, and Vietnam were the leading markets for MDF exports from Australia and New Zealand in value terms. Japan held 51.9% of export value, the United States 9.7%, and Vietnam 9.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 70.8% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports MDF to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, K m³

Following two years of decline, MDF imports into Australia and New Zealand increased in volume in 2021. Imports reached 160.0 K m³, up 19.5% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import volumes decreased by 12.6%, averaging an annual decline of 4.4%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 134.0 K m³, while the largest decline of 18.1% occurred in 2019.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(18.1%)(10.6%)19.5%(4.4%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China, Malaysia, and Belgium consistently dominated MDF imports into Australia and New Zealand in volume terms. China accounted for 44.1% of imports, Malaysia for 17.6%, and Belgium for 7.5%. Together, these three countries made up 69.2% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

MDF imports into Australia and New Zealand grew in value for the second consecutive year in 2021. Imports totaled 79.0 M $ US, a 17.6% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value rose by 5.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 66.7 M $ US, when the most significant decline of 10.9% took place.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(10.9%)0.8%17.6%1.8%
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, China, Malaysia, and Germany formed the core of MDF imports into Australia and New Zealand in value terms. China represented 44.2% of import value, Malaysia 17.9%, and Germany 8.5%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 70.6% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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