CPA published its 2023 North American Capacity Report summarizing the annual production capacity of particleboard, medium density fiberboard (MDF), hardboard and engineered wood siding and trim plants in North America, as reported by producers. CPA members represent 92% of all active capacity in North America.
Overall industry capacity in 2023 will decrease 2.24%, or 196.5 MMSF (348 MCM) ¾” basis totaling 8.581 BSF (15,187 MCM) compared to 8.778 BSF (15,534 MCM) in 2022. Particleboard production capacity will total 4.942 BSF (8,747 MCM) in 2023, down 211 MMSF (373 MCM), or 4.1% from 2022. MDF production capacity will total 3.273 BSF (5,793 MCM) for 2023, an increase of 14.5 MMSF (26 MCM) or 0.4% from 2022.
The 2023 North American Capacity Report is exclusively available to members on the CPA website. See 2023 North American Capacity Report. More Info: Lori Thoden
