MDF (3–5 mm) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported mdf (3–5 mm) worth $25.6 million (105.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 40% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $42.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25.6M | 105.1K t |
| 2023 | $42.6M | 150.5K t |
| 2022 | $39.8M | 122.2K t |
| 2021 | $35.2M | 105.4K t |
| 2020 | $21.7M | 81.5K t |
| 2019 | $20.0M | 77.8K t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 52.9K t |
| 2017 | $16.5M | 53.1K t |
Where Egypt imports mdf (3–5 mm) from
Indonesia alone supplied 55% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $14.0M | 55% |
| Thailand | $8.6M | 34% |
| China | $2.7M | 11% |
| Italy | $165K | 0.6% |
| Slovenia | $38K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $37K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $33K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $7K | 0% |
| Poland | $5K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.24 per kg, 53% below the world average of $0.51, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt mdf (3–5 mm) imports (HS 4411.12): 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 4411.12: Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness not exceeding 5 mm.
Common questions
What is the value of mdf (3–5 mm) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported mdf (3–5 mm) worth $25.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 105.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 197 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply mdf (3–5 mm) to Egypt?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($14.0 million), followed by Thailand (34%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 821% on the year.
What is the average import price of mdf (3–5 mm) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.24 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $0.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mdf (3–5 mm) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.5 million in 2017 to $25.6 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2023 at $42.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for mdf (3–5 mm)?
The HS code for mdf (3–5 mm) is subheading 4411.12. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4411 page.
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