Hardwood plywood trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hardwood plywood was worth $6.77 billion in 2024, about 6.53 million tonnes. That is an increase of 49% since 2017, and up 10% 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 | $6.77B | 6.53M t |
| 2023 | $6.18B | 5.24M t |
| 2022 | $7.62B | 6.08M t |
| 2021 | $7.58B | 7.16M t |
| 2020 | $5.28B | 6.45M t |
| 2019 | $5.42B | 6.12M t |
| 2018 | $5.30B | 5.84M t |
| 2017 | $4.55B | 5.55M t |
Top hardwood plywood exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 41% of world exports, followed by Russia and Vietnam. The top three supply 57% between them, out of 112 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.79B | 41% |
| Russia | $561.7M | 8.3% |
| Vietnam | $500.0M | 7.4% |
| Latvia | $361.4M | 5.3% |
| Finland | $287.7M | 4.3% |
| Indonesia | $231.8M | 3.4% |
| Cambodia | $225.4M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $192.8M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $174.2M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $165.5M | 2.5% |
| Estonia | $153.5M | 2.3% |
| Canada | $150.6M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (20%), Germany (7%) and the United Kingdom (5%). 213 countries imported it, and the top three take 32% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.36B | 20% |
| Germany | $454.4M | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $327.9M | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $218.4M | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $207.5M | 3.1% |
| Canada | $202.5M | 3% |
| Poland | $196.5M | 2.9% |
| France | $194.1M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $191.7M | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $184.6M | 2.7% |
| China | $179.4M | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $174.7M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Finland averaged $1.85 per kg and China $0.79 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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The shipment records behind Hardwood plywood (HS 4412.33) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 4412.33: Plywood: with sheets of wood only: not bamboo: each ply 6mm or less, with at least one outer ply of alder, ash, beech, birch, cherry, chestnut, elm, eucalyptus, hickory, horse chestnut, lime, maple, oak, plane, poplar, aspen, robinia, tulipwood or walnut. HS 4412 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hardwood plywood?
China exported $2.79 billion in 2024, 41% of the world total, followed by Russia (8%) and Vietnam (7%). In all, 112 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hardwood plywood?
The United States imported $1.36 billion in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in hardwood plywood?
It was worth $6.77 billion in 2024, about 6.53 million tonnes. That is an increase of 49% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $7.62 billion. 112 countries reported exports and 213 reported imports.
What is the average price of hardwood plywood per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Finland averaged $1.85 per kg and China $0.79 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for hardwood plywood?
The HS code for hardwood plywood is subheading 4412.33, 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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