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

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness from 5 to 9 mm amounted to $657 per ton, which is down by -4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 65% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $717 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($950,146 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($272,538 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+35.5%), 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 South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness from 5 to 9 mm stood at $400 per ton in 2022, falling by -29.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 45%. The export price peaked at $1,750 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Zimbabwe ($1,242,978 per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($135,541 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, the amount of medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness from 5 to 9 mm imported into South Africa shrank sharply to 11K tons, declining by -19.6% on the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +47.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 83%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 14K tons, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness from 5 to 9 mm dropped remarkably to $7.5M in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 97%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $9.8M, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Import of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness from 5 To 9 Mm in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany2,2032,5065,1793,56417.4%
Brazil6335771,1421,68738.6%
Switzerland51952.04115974.8%
Austria5.2329457557374.9%
China15819459945442.2%
Belgium7479501,499278-28.1%
HungaryN/AN/A4.01784350.0%
Thailand45115056.6N/A-64.6%
Others283197432160-17.3%
Total4,9994,9559,7807,47614.4%

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

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

    In 2022, approx. 546 tons of medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness from 5 to 9 mm were exported from South Africa; increasing by 81% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

    In value terms, exports of medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness from 5 to 9 mm surged to $218K in 2022. In general, total exports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +59.8% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

    Export of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness from 5 To 9 Mm in South Africa (Thousand USD)
    COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
    2019-2022
    New ZealandN/AN/AN/A60.40%
    Zambia9.29.516.828.245.3%
    Zimbabwe3.837.025.721.277.4%
    Namibia11.617.221.720.721.3%
    Mozambique1.30.18.219.8147.9%
    Lesotho1.31.133.716.1131.4%
    Kenya13.617.823.610.0-9.7%
    BotswanaN/A1.05.15.7138.7%
    Nigeria53.54.62.1N/A-80.2%
    Others43.348.335.136.3-5.7%
    Total13713717221816.7%

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

    1. New Zealand (0.4 tons)
    2. Zambia (0.1 tons)

    Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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