MDF (5–9 mm) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $42.6 million of mdf (5–9 mm) in 2024 (112.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 198 countries. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $42.6M | 112.2K t |
| 2023 | $40.2M | 47.4K t |
| 2022 | $44.2M | 88.0K t |
| 2021 | $48.5M | 97.3K t |
| 2020 | $43.3M | 102.9K t |
| 2019 | $34.1M | 73.6K t |
| 2018 | $30.2M | 61.7K t |
| 2017 | $26.5M | 54.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports mdf (5–9 mm) from
Thailand alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $26.0M | 61% |
| China | $9.1M | 22% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 6% |
| Indonesia | $1.8M | 4.3% |
| Vietnam | $556K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $535K | 1.3% |
| Austria | $500K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $268K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $240K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $192K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, 43% below the world average of $0.67, 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.
MDF (5–9 mm) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million of mdf (5–9 mm) in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Jordan accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia mdf (5–9 mm) imports (HS 4411.13): 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 4411.13: Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 5 mm but not exceeding 9 mm.
Common questions
What is the value of mdf (5–9 mm) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported mdf (5–9 mm) worth $42.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 112.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 198 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply mdf (5–9 mm) to Saudi Arabia?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($26.0 million), followed by China (21%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 292% on the year.
What is the average import price of mdf (5–9 mm) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $0.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mdf (5–9 mm) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.5 million in 2017 to $42.6 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2021 at $48.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export mdf (5–9 mm)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Sudan and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $40.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for mdf (5–9 mm)?
The HS code for mdf (5–9 mm) is subheading 4411.13. 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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