Greenpanel MDF vs Plywood Price: Club, Gold and MDF Rates Compared
Greenpanel, India's largest MDF maker, sells both boards: online listings put 18mm interior MDF near ₹66 per sq ft and exterior MDF near ₹107, while its plywood runs from G-Pro MR (IS 303) to Gold (IS 710, 30-year guarantee) and Club (IS 10701, lifetime guarantee). See which board suits which job.
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MDF vs plywood price at a glance (Greenpanel, October 2026)
Short answer: For the same 18mm thickness, Greenpanel interior MDF listed online at about ₹66 per sq ft and exterior (MR grade) MDF at about ₹107 in October 2026, while branded BWP plywood costs roughly ₹94-171 per sq ft. MDF wins on price and a paint-ready surface in dry rooms. Plywood wins on screw holding, load and water exposure. Greenpanel makes both, so it is a fair way to compare the two.
Greenpanel does not publish an MRP list on its website. The prices below come from online retailers, and some listings are marked discontinued, so treat them as indicative and confirm with a dealer.
Greenpanel plywood range (brand website, checked 15 October 2026)
| Plywood | Grade and standard | Guarantee (brand page) | Price signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Plywood | BWP grade, structural IS 10701; vacuum pressure treated, antivirus treated, fire-retardant properties, CARB P2 | Lifetime against manufacturing defects, plus 3X money-back | Not published |
| Gold Plywood | BWP, IS 710 | 30 years | Gold 710 BWP online: 6mm about ₹66 per sq ft (MRP ₹103), 9mm about ₹110 |
| BWP Plywood | BWP, IS 710; 100% hardwood; glue line treatment | 25 years | Not published |
| G-Pro 710 | BWP, IS 710 | 10 years | Not published |
| Firex | Fire retardant (IS 5509), BWP grade | 30 years | Not published |
| MR Plywood | MR, IS 303 | 15 years | Not published |
| G-Pro MR | MR, IS 303 | 5 years | Not published |
Greenpanel MDF and HDF range
| Board | What it is for | Price signal, 18mm (online, Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Interior MDF (REG grade) | Dry interiors, painted shutters, panelling | about ₹66 per sq ft |
| Exterior MDF (MR grade) | Moisture-prone interiors | about ₹107 per sq ft |
| HDWR (Club grade HDHMR) | Kitchens and wardrobes away from direct water | about ₹113 per sq ft (MRP ₹211) |
| BoilBLACK BWP HDF | Boiling water proof HDF for wet areas | Not published |
| FR MDF and pre-laminated MDF | Fire-rated interiors; ready decorative finish | Not published |
MDF or plywood: what the price gap means on a real job
Take a wardrobe carcass that needs five 8x4 ft sheets. In 18mm interior MDF at about ₹66 per sq ft, the boards cost about ₹10,560. In BWP plywood at CenturyPly's list rate of ₹122 per sq ft, they cost about ₹19,520. The ₹9,000 difference is real, but so is the risk: MDF swells if it gets wet and holds screws less well at the edges.
- Choose MDF for painted or lacquered shutters, wall panels, display units and furniture in dry, air-conditioned rooms.
- Choose exterior MDF or HDWR for wardrobes and kitchen uppers where humidity is high but water contact is rare.
- Choose plywood for sink units, bathroom vanities, long shelves and anything that carries load or will be re-fixed. See plywood vs MDF for furniture and MDF board prices in India.
How Greenpanel plywood compares with other brands
Greenpanel is better known for MDF, so its plywood is usually benchmarked against the large plywood brands. Here are the verified price points.
| Brand and line | Grade | Price signal (₹/sq ft) | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyPly Sainik 710 | BWP (IS 303) | 122 per unit (1 sq ft) | Brand list price, incl. GST |
| CenturyPly Club Prime | Marine (IS 710) | 171 per unit (1 sq ft) | Brand MRP, incl. GST |
| Greenply 710 Marine, 19mm | Marine (IS 710) | about 125 | Greenply price guide, 2026 |
| Greenply Gold, 19mm | BWP (IS 710) | about 134-136 | Greenply price guide, 2026 |
| Kitply Gold, 18-19mm | Marine BWP | about 111-140 | Dealer listings, Oct 2026 |
| Duro Plus, 18mm | Made per IS 710 | about 109 | Duroply's own storefront, Oct 2026 |
| Local BWP or marine, 18-19mm | BWP | about 78-113 | Market range, 2026 |
List prices and dealer prices are not the same thing: branded sheets often sell 10-25% below MRP at dealers, while small orders pay transport and loading on top. For a full brand-by-brand view, see the best plywood brands in India compared and plywood price per sq ft by grade.
How to check you are buying genuine Greenpanel
- Read the sheet marking. Every plywood sheet sold in India must carry the ISI mark with a CM/L licence number (CM/L followed by 10 digits) and the standard it is made to: IS 303 for MR, BWR and BWP grades, IS 710 for marine, IS 10701 for structural and IS 5509 for fire-retardant plywood. Our guide on how to read plywood labels shows where to find it.
- Verify the licence. Enter the CM/L number in the BIS Care app (Verify Licence Details) or on the BIS website. The licence holder should match the brand or its contract maker, and the standard should match the grade on your quote. See how to check the ISI mark on plywood.
- Get it on the invoice. Ask for a GST invoice that names the series, grade and thickness. A quote that says only "18mm waterproof" cannot be held to anything later.
- For MDF, check for IS 12406 marking and the grade (interior or exterior) on the board and the invoice.
What moved plywood prices in 2026
Resin chemicals drove most of the change this year. Phenol and formaldehyde, the raw materials for BWR and BWP glue, rose sharply in March and April 2026, and the large brands passed it on: CenturyPly raised plywood prices by about 7% in April and Greenply by about 4-5%. MDF makers announced increases of around 15% from April, but most of those were rolled back by August. GST on plywood stays at 18%, unchanged by the September 2025 rate changes. More context: why plywood prices fluctuate and GST on plywood.
Greenpanel itself raised MDF prices by about 15% in April 2026 and, after peers cut back, kept only about 1-2% of that increase in some markets, according to an August 2026 analyst report.
Frequently asked questions
Is MDF cheaper than plywood?
Yes, usually by a wide margin: about ₹66 per sq ft for 18mm interior MDF against roughly ₹94-171 for branded BWP plywood in October 2026. Exterior MDF narrows the gap at about ₹107.
Does Greenpanel make plywood?
Yes. Its range includes Club (IS 10701), Gold, BWP and G-Pro 710 (IS 710), Firex fire-retardant ply, and MR plywood to IS 303, plus BWP and MR blockboards.
Is Greenpanel MDF waterproof?
Interior MDF is not. Exterior MDF (MR grade) is moisture resistant, and BoilBLACK is Greenpanel's boiling water proof HDF.
Which Greenpanel plywood is best for a kitchen?
Gold or BWP Plywood, both IS 710, with 30-year and 25-year guarantees respectively.
Sources and method: Greenpanel product pages (plywood and blockboards, MDF and HDF), online retailer listings (October 2026), CenturyPly list prices and an August 2026 analyst report on Greenpanel Industries. Prices are indicative, checked on 15 October 2026, and vary by city, dealer, thickness and order size. Confirm the final rate, thickness and GST on your invoice. PlyPrice is an independent buyer's guide and is not affiliated with Greenpanel.
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