Price for Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness Under 5 Mm in Kenya - 2023

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

Price for Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness Under 5 Mm in Kenya (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness under 5 mm amounted to $430 per cubic meter, declining by -2.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 27% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $803 per cubic meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($2,729 per cubic meter), while the price for Uganda ($343 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+54.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness Under 5 Mm in Kenya (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness under 5 mm amounted to $414 per cubic meter, dropping by -26.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 105%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $818 per cubic meter in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($874 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to China ($23 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 Uganda (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness Under 5 Mm in Kenya

In 2022, approx. 10K cubic meters of medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness under 5 mm were imported into Kenya; rising by 118% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness under 5 mm surged to $4.3M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed strong growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness Under 5 Mm in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China1,3541,6858201,268-2.2%
Uganda20980.12.763044.5%
Tanzania15.724.135.484.775.4%
Others1,8712,1701,1572,3047.2%
Total3,4503,9602,0154,2877.5%

Top Suppliers of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness Under 5 Mm to Kenya in 2022:

  1. China (2.7K cubic meters)
  2. Uganda (1.8K cubic meters)
  3. Tanzania (0.2K cubic meters)

Exports of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness Under 5 Mm in Kenya

In 2022, the amount of medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness under 5 mm exported from Kenya dropped remarkably to 22 cubic meters, shrinking by -69.4% compared with 2021. Overall, exports saw a dramatic descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 1,100%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 72 cubic meters, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of medium density fibreboard (MDF) of thickness under 5 mm declined markedly to $9.1K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 721%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $40K, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Export of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness Under 5 Mm in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Uganda5.30.28.22.6-21.1%
Burundi13.33.616.02.6-42.0%
Democratic Republic of the Congo3.50.61.10.6-44.4%
South Sudan0.60.10.50.1-45.0%
China0.1N/AN/AN/A0%
Rwanda1.4N/A0.4N/A-46.5%
Others6.80.314.13.1-23.0%
Total31.04.940.39.1-33.5%

Top Export Markets for Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) of Thickness Under 5 Mm from Kenya in 2022:

  1. Burundi (11.0 cubic meters)
  2. Uganda (3.0 cubic meters)
  3. Democratic Republic of the Congo (2.0 cubic meters)
  4. Rwanda (1.0 cubic meters)
  5. China (1.0 cubic meters)
  6. South Sudan (1.0 cubic meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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