United Arab Emirates - MDF - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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MDF Price in the United Arab Emirates - 2021

Contents:

  1. MDF Price in the United Arab Emirates (CIF) - 2022
  2. MDF Price in the United Arab Emirates (FOB) - 2022
  3. MDF Imports in the United Arab Emirates
  4. MDF Exports in the United Arab Emirates

MDF Price in the United Arab Emirates (CIF) - 2022

The average MDF import price stood at $332 per cubic meter in 2022, rising by 24% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 26%. The import price peaked at $354 per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($639 per cubic meter), while the price for China ($253 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

MDF Price in the United Arab Emirates (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average MDF export price amounted to $263 per cubic meter, declining by -23.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $531 per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($1,193 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to France ($121 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iran (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

MDF Imports in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, overseas purchases of MDF decreased by -9.6% to 458K cubic meters, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 32%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 698K cubic meters. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, MDF imports totaled $152M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced slump. Imports peaked at $174M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Import of MDF in the United Arab Emirates (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China31.721.913.486.039.5%
India9.911.66.139.258.2%
Spain5.23.60.86.68.3%
Turkey2.54.81.45.328.5%
Thailand99.510853.4N/A-26.7%
Malaysia7.33.60.6N/A-71.3%
Others17.615.059.514.7-5.8%
Total174169135152-4.4%

Top Suppliers of MDF to the United Arab Emirates in 2022:

  1. China (340.5K cubic meters)
  2. India (61.3K cubic meters)
  3. Spain (16.4K cubic meters)
  4. Turkey (9.6K cubic meters)

MDF Exports in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the amount of MDF exported from the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to 8.9K cubic meters, jumping by 30% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 12K cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, MDF exports dropped slightly to $2.3M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 1.7%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $3.5M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Export of MDF in the United Arab Emirates (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Mozambique11.319.858.1555266.2%
Rwanda13.822.720.2516234.4%
India4.72.23.5387335.0%
United States8.3N/AN/A357250.4%
Bahrain2.820.82.0171293.8%
France0.10.41.329.3564.2%
Oman3,3862,1642,156N/A-20.2%
Others11791.011832440.4%
Total3,5432,3212,3602,341-12.9%

Top Export Markets for MDF from the United Arab Emirates in 2022:

  1. Mozambique (4.4K cubic meters)
  2. Rwanda (1.9K cubic meters)
  3. United States (1.4K cubic meters)
  4. India (0.4K cubic meters)
  5. France (0.2K cubic meters)
  6. Bahrain (0.1K cubic meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mdf market in the United Arab Emirates. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 1648 - MDF/HDF

Country coverage:

  • United Arab Emirates

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the United Arab Emirates
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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