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MDF market in Northern America

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern America" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Earlier Report Observations

North American MDF market volume fluctuated significantly between 2018 and 2023. It grew from 4.23 million cubic meters in 2018 to 4.78 million in 2019, then dropped sharply to 3.56 million in 2020. A strong recovery followed in 2021, reaching 4.68 million cubic meters.

The market rebound in 2021 was driven by increased demand for formaldehyde-free MDF boards, spurred by environmental regulations and consumer trends toward sustainability. Additionally, pandemic-induced home office setups sustained MDF demand in furniture segments, supporting the recovery from the previous year's downturn.

Subsequent declines in 2022 and 2023 occurred amid ongoing regulatory pressures and shifts in consumer preferences toward specialized variants like moisture-resistant and fire-resistant MDF. In 2024, factors such as housing growth, technological advancements, and continued regulatory enforcement shaped the market environment.

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 Northern America
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern America 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 Northern America

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

Northern America's MDF production saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2020, production reached 3,767 thousand cubic meters, marking a significant 16.6% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 6.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.2%. The peak was in 2019 at 4,519 thousand cubic meters, which also saw the largest annual increase of 7.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.9%	7.0%	(16.6%)	(2.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports MDF from Northern America

Exports in kind, K m³

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 24-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Northern America exported 618.9 thousand cubic meters of MDF, a sharp 359.8% increase from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 70.6%, while the biggest rise was in 2018 at 1,653.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 653.6%	(70.6%)	359.8%	187.3%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, MDF export volumes from Northern America declined. In 2020, exports totaled 247.7 million US dollars, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, exports grew by 17.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 248.8 million US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 14.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.2%	3.1%	(0.4%)	5.4%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports MDF to Northern America

Imports in kind, K m³

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports were at their lowest in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 5.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, MDF deliveries to Northern America totaled 415.4 thousand cubic meters, showing a gradual 5.3% increase from the previous year. The maximum value was in 2018 at 465.1 thousand cubic meters, with the largest decline in 2019 at 15.2% and the biggest rise in 2018 at 453.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	453.6%	(15.2%)	5.3%	70.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and Austria were the top sources for imports in kind, accounting for 54.6% of total flows. Germany led with 23.5% of imports, followed by China at 21.7%, and Austria at 9.3%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Northern America's MDF import volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 251.3 million US dollars, reflecting a moderate 3.3% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 23.6%, equating to an annualized decline of 8.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.8%)	(16.1%)	(3.3%)	(8.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, China, and Austria remained the key sources for imports in value terms, together comprising 54.9% of total flows. Germany accounted for 24.8% of imports, China for 20.6%, and Austria for 9.5%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io