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MDF market in MENA

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The MDF market in the MENA region expanded steadily from 5.3 million cubic meters in 2018 to a peak of 7.1 million cubic meters in 2021, followed by a decline to 5.8 million cubic meters in 2023. In value terms, the market reached $2.6 billion in 2021 before moderating to $2.5 billion in 2023.

The market contraction in 2023 occurred alongside a notable reduction in import volumes, which fell by over 25% compared to the previous year. During this period, the global MDF supply landscape was altered by the entry of Crossbond's new manufacturing facility in India, which introduced advanced continuous pressing technology and added significant production capacity.

In 2024, the industry saw further capacity expansions by major Indian producers and a strong focus on product innovation, including moisture-resistant and fire-retardant MDF boards. These developments, coupled with stringent formaldehyde emission standards in key export markets, are driving changes in product offerings and competitive dynamics worldwide.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in MENA
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MENA 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria 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 MENA

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 MENA region has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 1 907 K m³, marking a 5.5% improvement compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 53.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 15.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	42.2%	2.3%	5.5%	15.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports MDF from MENA

Exports in kind, K m³

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.4 times. In 2020, MDF deliveries from MENA stood at 86 K m³, representing a 21.3% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 8.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 118.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	118.6%	(8.9%)	21.3%	34.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, MDF exports from MENA were distributed across numerous markets. Afghanistan accounted for 22.8% of exports in kind, Thailand for 1.8%, and Somalia for 1.7%, with these three countries together making up only 26.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

MDF exports from MENA declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume totaled 39 M $ US, reflecting a modest decline of 7.4% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 3.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 45 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 10.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.9%	(5.7%)	(7.4%)	(1.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, MDF exports in value terms from MENA were not concentrated on a few key markets. Afghanistan accounted for 25.0% of exports in value terms, Turkmenistan for 1.6%, and Somalia for 1.4%, with these three countries jointly accounting for only 27.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports MDF to MENA

Imports in kind, K m³

After a two-year reduction, MDF deliveries to MENA increased. In 2020, MENA imported 4 208 K m³ of MDF, up by 17.8% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 573 K m³, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 16.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.4%)	(0.4%)	17.8%	(0.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for MDF imports in kind to MENA were Thailand, accounting for 36.0% of imports, China at 15.8%, and Turkey at 14.1%. Together, these three countries made up 65.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year loss, MENA's MDF import volume increased. In 2020, import volume amounted to 1 145 M $ US, showing a limited increase of 5.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 2.1%, equating to an annualized rate of -0.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 086 M $ US, while the largest decline was in 2018 at 4.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.3%)	(3.0%)	5.5%	(0.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Thailand, China, and Turkey formed the core of MDF imports in value terms to MENA. Thailand accounted for 32.1% of imports, China for 15.9%, and Turkey for 15.3%, together taking 63.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io