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MDF market in Tunisia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Tunisian MDF market volume fluctuated between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 300.9 thousand m³ in 2018, it dipped to 276.8 thousand m³ in 2019 before recovering to 288.1 thousand m³ in 2020. Growth continued in 2021, reaching 310.8 thousand m³, and stabilized near 316 thousand m³ in 2022. However, 2023 saw a sharp contraction to 246.1 thousand m³.

In 2024, MDF imports fell to 119.3 thousand m³, down from 174.1 thousand m³ the previous year. This decline was influenced by the implementation of higher customs duties on certain goods of Turkish origin from 2024, which made imported MDF more expensive. Additionally, rising costs for raw materials and maritime transport increased prices for MDF panels and furniture, dampening consumer demand.

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 Tunisia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Tunisia in kind, 2018-2023, m³
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Tunisia 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, 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, 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 Tunisia in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tunisia 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tunisia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Tunisia, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tunisia 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 Tunisia in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tunisia 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tunisia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Tunisia, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tunisia 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 Tunisia in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tunisia 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tunisia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Tunisia, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tunisia 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 Tunisia in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tunisia 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tunisia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Tunisia, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tunisia 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Tunisia

In kind, 2017-2020, m³

Top producers of MDF, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of MDF, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Tunisia produced 75 000 m³ of MDF, remaining virtually unchanged from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 0.0%, while the largest increase was also recorded in 2018 at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Tunisia in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Tunisia's MDF production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 36 830 K $ US, marking a 3.7% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 6.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 31 942 K $ US, with the largest decline that year at 7.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, reaching 11.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Tunisia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.9%)	11.2%	3.7%	2.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports MDF from Tunisia

Exports in kind, K m³

Foreign MDF supplies from Tunisia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports registered 5.0 K m³, indicating a 29.8% year-over-year fall. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 22%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 8.6 K m³, with the largest increase that year at 34.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	34.9%	(17.7%)	(29.8%)	(7.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Algeria almost fully determined the geographical structure of MDF exports from Tunisia, accounting for 96.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

MDF volumes leaving Tunisia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports registered 2 450 K $ US, which is 27.2% weaker year-over-year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports decreased by 17.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 674 K $ US, with the largest increase that year at 24.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.2%	(8.5%)	(27.2%)	(6.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Algeria played a dominant role in MDF exports from Tunisia in value terms, consistently accounting for 96.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports MDF to Tunisia

Imports in kind, K m³

After a two-year contraction, MDF deliveries to Tunisia increased. In 2020, imports amounted to 218.1 K m³, representing a moderate advance of 4.4% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 14%, with a CAGR of 4.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 208.9 K m³, with the largest decline that year at 11.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.5%)	(11.0%)	4.4%	(4.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, Turkey (52.2% of imports in kind), Italy (21.2% of imports in kind), and Spain (14.4% of imports in kind) together absorbed 87.7% of total MDF imports to Tunisia, making them the main sources.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, MDF volumes to Tunisia increased. In 2020, imports amounted to 51 627 K $ US, reflecting a modest rise of 5.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 17.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 48 758 K $ US, with the largest decline that year at 19.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.5%)	(19.3%)	5.9%	(6.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, Turkey (53.2% of imports in value terms), Italy (19.9% of imports in value terms), and Spain (15.0% of imports in value terms) stood out as the main markets for MDF imports to Tunisia, together representing 88.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io