The current scrap buying price for MDF / Particle Board in Wellington as of April 7, 2026 is NZ$ 0.04 per kilogram (New Zealand Dollar). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is MDF / Particle Board?
Engineered wood; lower value due to binder resins.
MDF / Particle Board is classified under Wood Scrap — Timber offcuts, pallets, engineered board. Often for biomass/chipping. Prices are set by local recycling market conditions and updated daily.
MDF / Particle Board Price in Wellington Today — April 2026
Today’s indicative scrap yard buying price for MDF / Particle Board in Wellington:
| Unit | Price (New Zealand Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | NZ$ NZ$ 0.04 |
| Per metric tonne | NZ$ 36 |
| Per troy ounce | NZ$ 1.11 |
These are indicative buying rates — what a scrap yard pays you. Actual prices may vary by yard, quantity, and material condition within Wellington.
MDF / Particle Board Price in Other Currencies
Today’s MDF / Particle Board scrap price across major currencies (per kg):
| Code | Currency | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|
| USD | US Dollar | $ 0.0204 /kg |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | A$ 0.0295 /kg |
| GBP | British Pound | £ 0.0154 /kg |
| EUR | Euro | € 0.0177 /kg |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | C$ 0.0284 /kg |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | NZ$ 0.0357 /kg |
| SGD | Singapore Dollar | S$ 0.0262 /kg |
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What Affects MDF / Particle Board Prices in Wellington?
- Global commodity markets: Prices are set by local recycling market conditions and updated daily.
- Material condition: Engineered wood; lower value due to binder resins. Cleaner, better-graded material attracts higher offers.
- Local supply and demand: Construction, demolition, and manufacturing activity in Wellington directly influences what yards are willing to pay.
- Exchange rates: Since base metals are benchmarked in USD, movements in the New Zealand Dollar/USD rate affect your local payout.
- Transport costs: Distance to the nearest processing facility affects the net rate offered by Wellington yards.
Tips for Selling MDF / Particle Board in Wellington
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — Engineered wood; lower value due to binder resins.
- Get quotes from at least two or three Wellington buyers; prices can vary 5–15% between yards.
- Check this page in the morning after LME open to confirm you are working with today’s rate.
- Bring bulk quantities where possible — larger loads typically attract better per-kg rates.
About This Data
The MDF / Particle Board price shown on this page is sourced from live LME commodity data and real-time exchange rates, refreshed daily at 08:10 London time. Use our Scrap Price Calculator to calculate the value of any quantity in your preferred currency.