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MDF market in Western Asia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Western Asia" region includes following countries:

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The MDF market volume in Western Asia displayed considerable variability from 2018 to 2023. Following an initial contraction, the market entered a phase of rapid growth before moderating in the latter part of the period.

Market volume declined from 6.99 million m³ in 2018 to 6.48 million m³ in 2019. A pronounced recovery then lifted volume by 21% to 7.85 million m³ in 2020. Growth continued into 2021, reaching 8.58 million m³. The market stabilized in 2022 at 8.65 million m³ before a modest correction to 8.34 million m³ in 2023.

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

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

In 2019, Western Asia's MDF production hit its lowest point at 5 214 K m³, marking a 7.1% decline. However, production rebounded strongly in 2020, reaching 5 914 K m³—a significant 13.4% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 5.3%, averaging an annualized growth rate of 1.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	(7.1%)	13.4%	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports MDF from Western Asia

Exports in kind, K m³

In 2018, Western Asia's MDF export volume dropped to its lowest level at 592 K m³, representing a sharp 24.4% decline. Exports then surged in 2019 to a peak of 928 K m³, a substantial 56.8% increase. By 2020, exports settled at 836 K m³, which was 9.8% lower than the previous year. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 6.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.4%)	56.8%	(9.8%)	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, MDF exports from Western Asia showed relatively low concentration. Iran accounted for 20.4% of exports in kind, Tunisia for 8.2%, and Egypt for 5.7%. Together, these three countries represented just 34.3% of total export flows, indicating a diversified export market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2018, Western Asia's MDF export value fell to its lowest point at 292.9 M $ US, a 7.1% decline. Exports then grew for two consecutive years, reaching 352.1 M $ US in 2020—a solid 16.0% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 11.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.1%)	3.7%	16.0%	3.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Iran was the largest buyer of MDF from Western Asia in value terms, accounting for 20.4% of exports. Tunisia followed with 5.9%, and Egypt with 4.5%. Combined, these three countries represented only 30.9% of total export value, highlighting a broadly diversified partner base.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports MDF to Western Asia

Imports in kind, K m³

In 2018, Western Asia's MDF import volume dropped to its lowest level at 1 969 K m³, a sharp 23.1% decline. Imports then increased for two consecutive years, reaching 2 776 K m³ in 2020—a significant 26.7% year-over-year rise. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 8.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.1%)	11.3%	26.7%	2.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand was the leading source of MDF imports to Western Asia in kind, accounting for 34.1% of imports. China contributed 17.2%, and Malaysia 7.8%. Together, these three countries made up 59.1% of total import volume, serving as the main suppliers to the region.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2019, Western Asia's MDF import value reached its peak at 760.5 M $ US, a 2.7% increase. However, imports declined in 2020 to 759.9 M $ US, showing no significant change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 4.1%, averaging an annualized growth rate of 1.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.5%	2.7%	(0.1%)	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Thailand remained the key partner for MDF imports to Western Asia in value terms, accounting for 29.8% of imports. China followed with 16.5%, and Malaysia with 6.4%. Combined, these three countries represented 52.7% of total import value, underscoring their importance as primary suppliers.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io