Europe Medium-Density Fiberboard Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2022 |
| CAGR | < 3.00 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Europe Medium-Density Fiberboard Market Analysis
The Europe medium-density fiberboard market is expected to register a CAGR of less than 3% during the forecast period. The COVID-19 pandemic had a substantial negative impact on the European economy. The COVID-19 outbreak presented a challenging industrial arena for the Europe medium-density fiberboard market as it slowed down demand from key end-user industries such as residential, commercial, and institutional due to the lockdown measures. Furthermore, the production of fiberboard components was stopped due to the slowdown in logistics and the unavailability of labor.
- Over the short term, increasing demand for MDF for furniture and easy availability of raw materials will likely drive the market during the forecast period.
- However, strict government regulations and the impact of hot-pressing temperature on MDF are expected to hamper the market.
- Nevertheless, the growing prominence of the production of specialty MDF (like moisture-resistant MDF) in Europe in the future is likely to create lucrative opportunities for the market over the forecast period.
Europe Medium-Density Fiberboard Market Trends
The Residential Segment is Anticipated to Hold a Significant Share
- Due to its superior grade, MDF is considered more stable than solid wood. It has better resistivity toward changes in heat and humidity and is hence preferred for furniture, cabinetry, and flooring. MDF is further used in decorative doors and panels, sculptures and moldings, beds, sofas, etc. The growing construction of residential projects across the region is expected to drive the market for MDF through the forecast period.
- As MDF is lightweight and an effective alternative to solid wood or plywood, it finds numerous applications in the residential sector, wherein it is used in embossing and furniture panels.
- Improvements in living standards and consumer disposable income have significantly boosted the residential sector in developing countries around Europe.
- Population growth, migration from hometowns to service sector clusters, and the nuclear family trend are some factors driving residential construction worldwide.
- According to Eurostat, the building permits index for residential buildings in Europe was 142.3 index points in 2021, compared to 122.6 index points in 2020.
- To address the UK's housing supply crisis, Manchester City Council collaborated with other developers to build 500 sites across Greater Manchester and Liverpool through individual development programs.
- Furthermore, the decreasing land-to-population ratio and the growing trend of constructing high-rise residential buildings and townships have fueled the MDF used in the residential construction segment. Again, the decreasing land-to-population percentage and the increasing trend of making high-rise residential buildings and townships have been driving the use of MDF in the residential construction segment worldwide.
- All the factors above are expected to drive the residential segment, enhancing the demand for medium-density fiberboard in Europe during the forecast period.
United Kingdom to Dominate the Market
- The United Kingdom dominates the Europe Medium-Density Fiberboard market in terms of market share and market revenue. The country will continue flourishing in its dominance over the forecast period.
- The UK's construction industry had an almost 2.5% year-over-year gain, led by a 0.7% increase in renovation and repair work and a 3.4% increase in new work.
- Between 2020 and 2050, the government intends to spend 1% to 2% of the GDP on infrastructure. The National Productivity Investment Fund supports this. In addition, the government wants to use the NPIF to invest in housing, the 5G network, transportation, science, and innovation.
- Additionally, there will be an increase in demand for MDF materials in the UK due to investments in significant housing and redevelopment projects and vital infrastructures, including hospitals, prisons, and schools.
- The largest furniture market in Europe is found in Germany. The Association of the German Furniture Industry (VDM) estimates that the global furniture market will generate EUR 17.2 billion (USD 18.31 billion) in revenue in 2020. Additionally, according to VDM, in the first nine months of 2021, German furniture exports increased by 17% yearly and totaled EUR 6.2 billion (USD 7 billion).
- MDF is used in schools, hospitals, libraries, and laboratories for computer tables and workstations, tables and desktops, shelves, cabinets, whiteboards, doors, and so on. The increasing development of schools and hospitals will likely aid MDF growth in the institutional sector.
- The education sector is rapidly developing as the school-age population grows. This element aided in establishing an increasing number of educational institutes in recent years. Both the public and commercial sectors are expanding their investments in education. This factor is projected to propel the MDF industry forward.
- An additional 24,287 classrooms are estimated to be needed in the United Kingdom to meet this expanding student population. According to a Department of Education spokesman, an investment of around USD 9.2 billion in new projects was projected by 2021.
- Europe is expanding its retail segment by constructing malls across the continent. Some of the most recent malls built in Europe include the Metropol Mall in Turkey, Vegas Kuntsevo in Russia, Mall of Scandinavia in Sweden, Westfield Bradford in the United Kingdom, Weberzeile Ried in Austria, Mall of Europe in Belgium, and Lublin Mall in Poland.
- According to the UK Economic & Real Estate Briefing, commercial real estate investment volume was GBP 51 billion (USD 63.28 billion), compared to GBP 46.27 billion (USD 57.41 billion) in 2020.
- Thus, all the factors mentioned above and some airport expansion projects will likely increase the demand for the Europe medium-density fiberboard market during the forecast period.
Europe Medium-Density Fiberboard Industry Overview
The Europe Medium-Density Fiberboard market is fragmented in nature. Some major manufacturers in the market include Roseburg, Kronospan Daiken Corporation, Duratex SA, ARAUCO, and others (in no particular order).
Europe Medium-Density Fiberboard Market Leaders
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Roseburg
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Kronospan
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Daiken Corporation
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Duratex SA
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ARAUCO
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Europe Medium-Density Fiberboard Market News
- October 2022: Dieffenbacher and 19 organizations from seven countries collaborated on the EcoReFibre (Ecological methods for secondary material recovery from post-consumer fiberboards) research initiative to make fiberboard (MDF & HDF) production more sustainable. The project aims to recycle wood fibers at the end of their life cycle and utilize them to create new fiberboard. Currently, fresh wood is nearly entirely used to manufacture wood fiberboard. Europe funded the four-year initiative, which began in May, with USD 12 million under its Horizon Europe research and innovation financing program.
- February 2022: West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. declared a commitment to set science-based objectives for near-term greenhouse gas ("GHG") reductions across all European businesses. Joining the Science Based Targets Initiative ("SBTi") as a lumber producer, oriented strand board ("OSB"), medium-density fiberboard (MDF), as well as a manufacturer of other engineered wood and forest products, demonstrates the Company's commitment to sustainability leadership and contribution to European climate action.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1 Drivers
4.1.1 Increasing Demand for MDF for Furniture
4.1.2 Easy Availability of Raw Materials
4.2 Restraints
4.2.1 Strict Government Regulations
4.2.2 Impact of Hot-Pressing Temperature on MDF
4.3 Industry Value-Chain Analysis
4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
4.4.5 Degree of Competition
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 Application
5.1.1 Cabinet
5.1.2 Flooring
5.1.3 Furniture
5.1.4 Molding, Door, and Millwork
5.1.5 Packaging System
5.1.6 Other Applications
5.2 End-user Sector
5.2.1 Residential
5.2.2 Commercial
5.2.3 Institutional
5.3 Country
5.3.1 Germany
5.3.2 United Kingdom
5.3.3 Italy
5.3.4 France
5.3.5 Rest of Europe
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Mergers, Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
6.2 Market Ranking Analysis**
6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
6.4 Company Profiles (Overview, Financials, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)
6.4.1 ARAUCO
6.4.2 Daiken Corporation
6.4.3 Daiken Group
6.4.4 Dieffenbacher
6.4.5 Duratex SA
6.4.6 Egger Group
6.4.7 Eucatex SA
6.4.8 Fantoni Spa
6.4.9 Kastamonu Entegre.
6.4.10 Korosten MDF Manufacture
6.4.11 Kronospan
6.4.12 Nelson Pine Industries Limited
6.4.13 Norbord Inc
6.4.14 Roseburg
6.4.15 Siempelkamp Group
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
7.1 Growing Prominence for the Production of Specialty MDF
Europe Medium-Density Fiberboard Industry Segmentation
Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) is created from a wide variety of lignocellulosic fibers, such as agrofibers, recycled wood, and other low-value wood by-products. Dry-process fiberboards, also known as medium-density fiberboards (MDF), have a density of less than 450 kg/m3 and a fiber moisture content of less than 20% at the time of formation. These boards are made under pressure and heat with a synthetic adhesive added. By application, the market is segmented into cabinet, flooring, furniture, molding, door and millwork, packaging system, and other applications. The end-user sector segments the market into residential, commercial, and institutional. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the European region's medium-density fiberboard (MDF) market. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on volume (thousand cubic meters).
| Application | |
| Cabinet | |
| Flooring | |
| Furniture | |
| Molding, Door, and Millwork | |
| Packaging System | |
| Other Applications |
| End-user Sector | |
| Residential | |
| Commercial | |
| Institutional |
| Country | |
| Germany | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Italy | |
| France | |
| Rest of Europe |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Europe Medium-Density Fiberboard Market size?
The Europe Medium-Density Fiberboard Market is projected to register a CAGR of less than 3% during the forecast period (2024-2029)
Who are the key players in Europe Medium-Density Fiberboard Market?
Roseburg, Kronospan, Daiken Corporation, Duratex SA and ARAUCO are the major companies operating in the Europe Medium-Density Fiberboard Market.
What years does this Europe Medium-Density Fiberboard Market cover?
The report covers the Europe Medium-Density Fiberboard Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Europe Medium-Density Fiberboard Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Europe Medium-Density Fiberboard Industry Report
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