Blockboard and laminboard trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in blockboard and laminboard was worth $1.06 billion in 2024, about 705.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017, and up 4% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.06B | 705.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.02B | 606.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.25B | 925.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.23B | 933.7K t |
| 2020 | $966.1M | 796.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.03B | 852.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.05B | 886.9K t |
| 2017 | $988.7M | 821.8K t |
Top blockboard and laminboard exporting countries
Austria is the largest exporter with 23% of world exports, followed by Indonesia and China. The top three supply 56% between them, out of 83 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $247.3M | 23% |
| Indonesia | $225.7M | 21% |
| China | $126.5M | 12% |
| Italy | $74.2M | 7% |
| Czech Republic | $73.2M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $66.6M | 6.3% |
| Slovakia | $60.5M | 5.7% |
| Romania | $46.4M | 4.4% |
| Slovenia | $45.4M | 4.3% |
| Poland | $17.2M | 1.6% |
| Bulgaria | $14.8M | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $12.1M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Switzerland (15%), Germany (14%) and Italy (9%). 175 countries imported it, and the top three take 37% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $155.9M | 15% |
| Germany | $147.4M | 14% |
| Italy | $90.5M | 8.5% |
| Japan | $70.9M | 6.7% |
| France | $62.6M | 5.9% |
| Austria | $60.1M | 5.7% |
| United States | $49.3M | 4.6% |
| China | $44.0M | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $31.2M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $29.4M | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $26.6M | 2.5% |
| Jordan | $24.0M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $2.11 per kg and Indonesia $1.16 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4412.94: Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard (not bamboo, and other than plywood consisting only of sheets of wood each ply 6mm or thinner). HS 4412 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most blockboard and laminboard?
Austria exported $247.3 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by Indonesia (21%) and China (12%). In all, 83 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most blockboard and laminboard?
Switzerland imported $155.9 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany (14%) and Italy (9%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in blockboard and laminboard?
It was worth $1.06 billion in 2024, about 705.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.25 billion. 83 countries reported exports and 175 reported imports.
What is the average price of blockboard and laminboard per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $2.11 per kg and Indonesia $1.16 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for blockboard and laminboard?
The HS code for blockboard and laminboard is subheading 4412.94, in chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4412 page.
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