Price for Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness from 5 To 9 Mm in Australia - 2024

Contents:

1. Price for Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness from 5 To 9 Mm in Australia (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness from 5 To 9 Mm in Australia (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness from 5 To 9 Mm in Australia
4. Exports of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness from 5 To 9 Mm in Australia

Price for Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness from 5 To 9 Mm in Australia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness from 5 to 9 mm amounted to $859 per cubic meter, surging by 26% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,038 per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Austria ($1,359 per cubic meter), while the price for Thailand ($391 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+15.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness from 5 To 9 Mm in Australia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness from 5 to 9 mm amounted to $106 per cubic meter, waning by -69% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 23%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $390 per cubic meter. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($195 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($49 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 Hong Kong SAR (-1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness from 5 To 9 Mm in Australia

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness from 5 to 9 mm decreased by -35.2% to 21K cubic meters in 2022. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 41%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 33K cubic meters, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness from 5 to 9 mm declined sharply to $18M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +53.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $23M in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness from 5 To 9 Mm to Australia in 2022:

1. China (11.2K cubic meters)
2. Germany (4.4K cubic meters)
3. Belgium (3.7K cubic meters)
4. New Zealand (1.1K cubic meters)
5. Switzerland (0.7K cubic meters)

Exports of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness from 5 To 9 Mm in Australia

In 2022, approx. 10K cubic meters of medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness from 5 to 9 mm were exported from Australia; rising by 207% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports posted strong growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness from 5 to 9 mm fell slightly to $1.1M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a sharp decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 0.8%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $2.5M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness from 5 To 9 Mm from Australia in 2022:

1. China (3.1K cubic meters)
2. New Zealand (3.1K cubic meters)
3. Japan (2.3K cubic meters)
4. Iceland (0.9K cubic meters)
5. South Korea (0.5K cubic meters)
6. United States (0.3K cubic meters)
7. Vietnam (0.1K cubic meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform