Medium/high density fibreboard (MDF/HDF) — Production in South Africa

South Africa: Medium/high density fibreboard (MDF/HDF) — Production was 280,400 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
280,400 m3
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
29th
of 79 countries
All-time high
298,000 m3
in 2015
All-time low
60,000 m3
in 2004
Years of data
21
2004–2024

Medium/high density fibreboard (MDF/HDF) — Production in South Africa, 2004–2024

50.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k300.0k2004201420242004: 60.0k m32005: 60.0k m32006: 60.0k m32007: 60.0k m32008: 60.0k m32009: 60.0k m32010: 60.0k m32011: 60.0k m32012: 160.0k m32013: 205.0k m32014: 280.0k m32015: 298.0k m32016: 280.0k m32017: 280.0k m32018: 280.0k m32019: 280.4k m32020: 280.4k m32021: 280.4k m32022: 280.4k m32023: 280.4k m32024: 280.4k m3

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.

Analysis

The most recent figure for medium/high density fibreboard (mdf/hdf) — production in South Africa is 280,400 m3, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 0.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, medium/high density fibreboard (mdf/hdf) — production in South Africa peaked at 298,000 m3 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 60,000 m3, in 2004.

That places South Africa 29th out of 79 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 60,000 m3 60,000 m3 60,000 m3 6
2010s 218,340 m3 60,000 m3 298,000 m3 10
2020s 280,400 m3 280,400 m3 280,400 m3 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 26 Hungary 390,000 m3 compare
  2. 27 Austria 348,000 m3 compare
  3. 28 Japan 304,000 m3 compare
  4. 30 Belgium 258,665 m3 compare
  5. 31 Sri Lanka 150,000 m3 compare
  6. 32 Luxembourg 147,000 m3 compare
  7. 32 Ukraine 147,000 m3 compare

See the full ranking of 113 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is medium/high density fibreboard (mdf/hdf) — production in South Africa?
Medium/high density fibreboard (mdf/hdf) — production in South Africa was 280,400 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest medium/high density fibreboard (mdf/hdf) — production recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 298,000 m3 in 2015.
What is the lowest medium/high density fibreboard (mdf/hdf) — production recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 60,000 m3 in 2004.
How does South Africa rank for medium/high density fibreboard (mdf/hdf) — production?
South Africa ranks 29th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
Is medium/high density fibreboard (mdf/hdf) — production rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Medium/high density fibreboard (MDF/HDF) — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Medium/high density fibreboard (MDF/HDF) — Production
Unit
m3
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
113 places, 2,885 data points, 1995–2024
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