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MDF market in Spain, 2026

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The MDF market in Spain showed initial stability from 2018 to 2019, with the market size remaining around USD 384 million. This pattern shifted in 2020 when the market value contracted sharply to USD 328.8 million.

A strong rebound followed in 2021, lifting the market to a peak of USD 416.2 million. However, the value declined over the next two years, falling to USD 334.5 million in 2023, before partially recovering to USD 368.9 million in 2024.

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 value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Spain
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, M m²
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, M m²
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. 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 Spain in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Spain by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Spain by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Spain by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Spain in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Spain by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Spain by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Spain by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Spain in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Spain by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Spain by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Spain by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Spain in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Spain by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Spain by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Spain 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 Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's MDF production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 455.5 million US dollars, down 10.1% year-over-year. Production decreased by 7.8% between 2017 and 2020, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 538.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 9.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.0%	(5.9%)	(10.1%)	(2.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports MDF from Spain

Exports in kind, K m³

Spain's MDF export volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Spain exported 651.1 thousand cubic meters of MDF, marking a significant contraction of 15.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 25%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.3%)	(2.8%)	(15.7%)	(9.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Portugal, the United Kingdom, and Algeria—collectively accounted for 52.3% of Spain's total MDF exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Spain's MDF exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 257.0 million US dollars, a modest drop of 3.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 8.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 293.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 4.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 9.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.6%	(9.2%)	(3.6%)	(2.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, no single market dominated Spain's MDF exports in value terms. Portugal accounted for 29.0% of exports, the United Kingdom for 11.2%, and France for 6.9%, together making up 47.1% of total export value. Many smaller partners each held modest individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports MDF to Spain

Imports in kind, K m³

After two years of growth, Spain's MDF import volumes declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 331.2 thousand cubic meters, a moderate decrease of 3.4% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 19.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 342.7 thousand cubic meters, which also saw the largest increase of 11.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.4%	11.6%	(3.4%)	6.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, France, and Germany were the main sources of MDF imports to Spain in volume terms, accounting for 38.4%, 22.7%, and 15.3% respectively, together representing 76.4% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year uptick, Spain's MDF imports declined. In 2020, imports totaled 130.4 million US dollars, down 9.6% from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 144.2 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 7.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.9%	3.7%	(9.6%)	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Belgium, Portugal, and Germany were the largest suppliers of MDF to Spain in value terms, accounting for 25.8%, 24.7%, and 23.5% of imports respectively, together forming 74.0% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io