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MDF market in Oceania

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Oceania" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Solomon Islands

Fiji

New Caledonia

Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea

Kiribati

Guam

Nauru

Northern Mariana Islands

United States Minor Outlying Islands

Micronesia

Marshall Islands

Palau

American Samoa

Cook Islands

French Polynesia

Niue

Pitcairn Islands

Tokelau

Tonga

Tuvalu

Wallis and Futuna Islands

Samoa

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the MDF market in Oceania experienced substantial volatility. Market volume, measured in physical terms, started at 1 038 thousand m³ in 2018 but contracted over the next two years, falling sharply to 729 thousand m³ in 2020. In value, the decline was equally pronounced, dropping from $413.9 million to $231.6 million over the same period.

A distinct recovery phase began in 2021, with market volume rebounding to 934 thousand m³ and value increasing to $297.0 million. While the market's value continued to grow in the following years, reaching $327.5 million in 2023, physical volume exhibited more instability, dipping to 850 thousand m³ in 2022 before rising to 921 thousand m³ in 2023.

Overall, the period concluded with the 2023 market volume remaining approximately 11% below its 2018 level, indicating a market that had not fully recovered its former scale in physical terms despite a stronger performance in monetary value after the 2020 low.

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 Oceania
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Oceania 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia 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 Australia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia 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 Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia 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 Australia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia 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 Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia 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 Australia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia 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 Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia 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 Australia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia 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 Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia 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 Oceania

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 Oceania has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 1 211 thousand cubic meters of MDF, representing a modest decrease of 9.3% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 11.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 385 thousand cubic meters, with the largest year-on-year increase of 1.0% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.0%	(3.6%)	(9.3%)	(4.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

MDF production in Oceania has dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the value of MDF output in the region was 336.8 million US dollars, showing a significant decline of 29.5% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 27.7%, averaging an annual drop of 10.2%. The peak value was reached in 2018 at 551.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 18.4% compared to 2017.

Annual dynamics of production in Oceania in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.4%	(13.3%)	(29.5%)	(10.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports MDF from Oceania

Exports in kind, K m³

MDF exports from Oceania have increased for the second year running. In 2020, export volumes totaled 634.1 thousand cubic meters, up by 12.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 4.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 544.8 thousand cubic meters, which also experienced the largest decline of 10.5% compared to 2017.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.5%)	3.4%	12.6%	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Japan, China, and Vietnam—collectively represented 70.3% of Oceania's total MDF exports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

MDF exports from Oceania have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 176.3 million US dollars worth of MDF, reflecting a sharp drop of 12.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 14.7%, averaging an annual decline of 5.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 216.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 4.9% from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.9%	(7.1%)	(12.5%)	(5.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, three principal markets—Japan, China, and the United States—together accounted for 71.4% of Oceania's total MDF export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports MDF to Oceania

Imports in kind, K m³

MDF imports into Oceania have fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 151.9 thousand cubic meters, marking a moderate decrease of 4.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volumes declined by 5.7%, with a compound annual decline rate of 2.0%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2018 at 197.5 thousand cubic meters, which also saw the largest increase of 22.5% from 2017. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 19.7% compared to 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.5%	(19.7%)	(4.2%)	(2.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Malaysia, and Thailand were the leading sources of MDF imports into Oceania by volume, accounting for 41.4%, 16.9%, and 7.2% of imports respectively. Together, these three countries represented 65.5% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, MDF imports into Oceania were valued at 71.1 million US dollars, showing a slight increase of 0.8% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value rose by 14.8%, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 79.5 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 28.3% from 2017. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 11.2% compared to 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.3%	(11.2%)	0.8%	4.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Malaysia, and Germany were the main sources of MDF imports into Oceania by value, representing 42.7%, 18.5%, and 8.2% of imports respectively. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 69.4% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io