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MDF as a Percentage of Total Wood Products

 
Table: Apparent Consumption of MDF as compared to other wood products

As can be seen from the preceeding table the use of MDF is increasing, probably at a rate faster than most wood products. This trend is likely to continue as MDF quality improves (particularly as moisture resistance increases), builders come to accept it an as it's range of applications increase.

 
Table: Production of MDF as compared to other wood products