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

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

Price for Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness over 9 Mm in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness over 9 mm amounted to $597 per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $598 per ton, leveling off in the following year.

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 Zambia ($743,154 per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($237,194 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 Zambia (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average import price for medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness over 9 mm amounted to $525 per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 17% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $597 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Spain ($1,937,615 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($269,404 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+20.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness over 9 Mm in South Africa

In 2022, exports of medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness over 9 mm from South Africa reached 22K tons, approximately equating 2021 figures. Overall, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +16.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports of medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness over 9 mm increased by +58.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness over 9 mm reached $13M in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 59%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Export of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness over 9 Mm in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Zimbabwe4.35.29.38.827.0%
NamibiaN/A0.40.80.950.0%
Mozambique0.20.40.60.858.7%
Zambia0.40.50.40.720.5%
Botswana0.20.30.50.644.2%
Kenya0.40.90.90.40.0%
Others1.00.50.51.00.0%
Total6.58.213.013.226.6%

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

    Imports of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness over 9 Mm in South Africa

    In 2022, approx. 15K tons of medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness over 9 mm were imported into South Africa; dropping by -16.3% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 110% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 18K tons, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

    In value terms, imports of medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness over 9 mm dropped to $8.1M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.0% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports of medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness over 9 mm increased by +72.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $8.6M, and then contracted in the following year.

    Import of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness over 9 Mm in South Africa (Thousand USD)
    COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
    2019-2022
    Brazil1,4957772,5133,66734.9%
    Germany1,4011,2031,2201,382-0.5%
    China9447061,050695-9.7%
    Spain13714430057261.0%
    Malawi12570373942550.4%
    Malaysia10397.511135751.3%
    Belgium283433515137-21.5%
    Romania18.8N/A540N/A435.9%
    Others1,0826061,655834-8.3%
    Total5,5904,6698,6428,06913.0%

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

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