BRAZIL –  Brazilian particleboard / MDP exports registered a mixed performance in the first half of 2025 (6M-2025), with notable growth in key destination markets and exporting states despite an overall slight decline, according to recently released data for January-June.

While total exports saw an 11.2% decrease from USD 60.7 million in 2024 to USD 53.9 million in 2025, several regions demonstrated significant expansion, highlighting shifting dynamics in Brazil’s wood panel trade.

China emerged as a standout performer among destination countries, recording a robust 25.4% increase in imports of Brazilian particleboard/MDP, rising from USD 15.8 million in January-June 2024 to USD 19.8 million in the same period of 2025. Bolivia also showed positive growth, with a 15.7% increase in imports, reaching USD 8.09 million.

On the domestic front, the state of Sao Paulo significantly boosted its export value, achieving a 14.0% growth in particleboard/MDP exports. The state’s export figures climbed from USD 12.2 million in the first half of 2024 to USD 13.9 million in 2025, demonstrating strong regional contribution to the sector’s positive areas. These figures underscore the resilience and strategic market successes within Brazil’s particleboard/MDP export industry amidst a challenging global trade environment.