Softwood plywood trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in softwood plywood was worth $2.88 billion in 2024, about 4.39 million tonnes. That is an increase of 8% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $2.88B | 4.39M t |
| 2023 | $2.84B | 3.49M t |
| 2022 | $3.82B | 4.06M t |
| 2021 | $3.83B | 4.09M t |
| 2020 | $2.54B | 3.87M t |
| 2019 | $2.52B | 3.68M t |
| 2018 | $3.37B | 4.15M t |
| 2017 | $2.67B | 3.75M t |
Top softwood plywood exporting countries
Exports are led by Brazil (27%), China (18%) and Chile (15%). 113 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 60%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $787.5M | 27% |
| China | $513.9M | 18% |
| Chile | $433.5M | 15% |
| Canada | $156.8M | 5.4% |
| Finland | $151.1M | 5.2% |
| United States | $146.5M | 5.1% |
| Vietnam | $102.0M | 3.5% |
| Uruguay | $66.1M | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $48.2M | 1.7% |
| Poland | $46.1M | 1.6% |
| Japan | $42.9M | 1.5% |
| Morocco | $41.5M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 28% of world imports, ahead of Mexico and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 41% across 213 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $806.8M | 28% |
| Mexico | $231.5M | 8% |
| Netherlands | $155.5M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $141.4M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $139.4M | 4.8% |
| Australia | $110.6M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $105.1M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $97.5M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $73.9M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $65.2M | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $62.2M | 2.2% |
| Philippines | $49.0M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Finland averaged $1.12 per kg and Brazil $0.63 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 4412.39: Plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with both outer plies of coniferous wood. HS 4412 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most softwood plywood?
Brazil exported $787.5 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by China (18%) and Chile (15%). In all, 113 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most softwood plywood?
The United States imported $806.8 million in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (8%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in softwood plywood?
It was worth $2.88 billion in 2024, about 4.39 million tonnes. That is an increase of 8% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $3.83 billion. 113 countries reported exports and 213 reported imports.
What is the average price of softwood plywood per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Finland averaged $1.12 per kg and Brazil $0.63 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for softwood plywood?
The HS code for softwood plywood is subheading 4412.39, 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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