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MDF market in Brazil

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Brazilian MDF market volume grew significantly from 3.9 million m³ in 2018 to 6.1 million m³ in 2021. This expansion was fueled by the resurgence of construction and renovation projects following the COVID-19 pandemic, which had previously delayed industrial and residential activity. Increased consumer demand for ready-made and low-maintenance furniture further supported MDF consumption during these years.

After reaching its peak in 2021, the market contracted to 4.2 million m³ in 2022 before partially recovering to 4.7 million m³ in 2023. This period of adjustment reflected shifting market conditions following the post-pandemic surge.

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. 4.1.2. 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. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Brazil
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil 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, 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, 2018-2025
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 Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K m³

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil maintained its position as the world's third-largest producer of MDF by volume.

Top producers of MDF, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of MDF, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Brazil's MDF production volume grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 6 845 K m³ of MDF, marking a significant increase of 15.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 47.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.5%	19.1%	15.0%	13.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

MDF production in Brazil increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 1 799 M $ US, representing a substantial 48.6% rise from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 83.3%, with a CAGR of 22.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.3%	16.1%	48.6%	22.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports MDF from Brazil

Exports in kind, K m³

Brazil's MDF export volume expanded for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 795.9 K m³ of MDF, an 11.7% increase compared to 2020. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 705.7 K m³, which saw the largest decline of 10.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.3%)	0.9%	11.7%	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2018–2021 period, Mexico (26.8% of exports in kind), the United States (19.2% of exports in kind), and Colombia (8.7% of exports in kind) were the leading destinations for Brazil's MDF exports in kind, collectively accounting for 54.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decline, Brazil's MDF export value rebounded. In 2021, exports amounted to 209.2 M $ US, a 44.4% year-on-year gain. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 25.9%, with a CAGR of 8.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 144.9 M $ US, following the largest decline of 11.3% in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.3%)	(1.6%)	44.4%	8.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Mexico (25.1% of exports in value terms), the United States (25.1% of exports in value terms), and Colombia (7.6% of exports in value terms) led the structure of Brazil's MDF exports in value terms, together representing 57.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports MDF to Brazil

Imports in kind, K m³

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 3.3 K m³, with the largest decline of 62.6% occurring that year. In 2021, imports rose to 7.7 K m³, a sharp increase of 137.6% compared to the previous year. From the peak in 2018 to the trough in 2020, imports changed by a factor of 3.6.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(26.5%)	(62.6%)	137.6%	(13.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany (27.2% of imports in kind), Argentina (25.5% of imports in kind), and China (10.5% of imports in kind) were the main suppliers of MDF to Brazil, together comprising 63.3% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2020 at 2.1 M $ US, with the largest decline of 41.2% recorded that year. In 2021, imports surged to 4.2 M $ US, a near-doubling increase of 98.9% compared to 2020. The gap between the peak in 2021 and the trough in 2020 was twofold.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.7%	(41.2%)	98.9%	10.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2018–2021 period, Spain (18.2% of imports in value terms), Belgium (14.9% of imports in value terms), and China (14.2% of imports in value terms) played notable but not dominant roles as suppliers of MDF to Brazil, with their combined share reaching 47.3% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io