MDF (>9 mm) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in mdf (>9 mm) was worth $5.28 billion in 2024, about 9.46 million tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017, and down 0% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.28B | 9.46M t |
| 2023 | $5.29B | 7.73M t |
| 2022 | $6.39B | 8.77M t |
| 2021 | $5.67B | 9.58M t |
| 2020 | $4.07B | 8.10M t |
| 2019 | $4.18B | 8.42M t |
| 2018 | $4.32B | 7.88M t |
| 2017 | $4.13B | 7.98M t |
Top mdf (>9 mm) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 14% of world exports, followed by Turkey and Thailand. The top three supply 36% between them, out of 124 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $753.6M | 14% |
| Turkey | $611.8M | 12% |
| Thailand | $530.5M | 10% |
| Germany | $513.0M | 9.7% |
| Chile | $276.8M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $244.7M | 4.6% |
| Canada | $239.9M | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $218.4M | 4.1% |
| Ireland | $137.6M | 2.6% |
| France | $131.1M | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $129.8M | 2.5% |
| Romania | $121.8M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 26% across 206 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $810.9M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $272.2M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $271.8M | 5.2% |
| France | $228.9M | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $220.5M | 4.2% |
| Canada | $174.6M | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $153.6M | 2.9% |
| Iraq | $146.3M | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $138.4M | 2.6% |
| Morocco | $131.4M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $131.3M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $127.4M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $0.87 per kg and Thailand $0.34 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind MDF (>9 mm) (HS 4411.14) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4411.14: Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm. HS 4411 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most mdf (>9 mm)?
China exported $753.6 million in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by Turkey (12%) and Thailand (10%). In all, 124 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most mdf (>9 mm)?
The United States imported $810.9 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of the United Arab Emirates (5%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in mdf (>9 mm)?
It was worth $5.28 billion in 2024, about 9.46 million tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $6.39 billion. 124 countries reported exports and 206 reported imports.
What is the average price of mdf (>9 mm) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $0.87 per kg and Thailand $0.34 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for mdf (>9 mm)?
The HS code for mdf (>9 mm) is subheading 4411.14, in chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4411 page.
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