Tropical plywood trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in tropical plywood was worth $3.17 billion in 2024, about 2.74 million tonnes. That is an increase of 0% since 2017, and down 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 | $3.17B | 2.74M t |
| 2023 | $3.19B | 2.57M t |
| 2022 | $4.44B | 3.13M t |
| 2021 | $3.78B | 3.13M t |
| 2020 | $2.93B | 2.86M t |
| 2019 | $3.36B | 3.09M t |
| 2018 | $3.89B | 3.12M t |
| 2017 | $3.16B | 2.86M t |
Top tropical plywood exporting countries
Indonesia is the largest exporter with 37% of world exports, followed by Malaysia and Vietnam. The top three supply 63% between them, out of 118 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $1.16B | 37% |
| Malaysia | $474.4M | 15% |
| Vietnam | $365.2M | 12% |
| China | $291.2M | 9.2% |
| Russia | $134.1M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $79.4M | 2.5% |
| France | $75.9M | 2.4% |
| Gabon | $73.7M | 2.3% |
| Ecuador | $61.4M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $43.4M | 1.4% |
| Germany | $39.9M | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $38.8M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Japan is the biggest buyer with 22% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 44% across 204 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $696.5M | 22% |
| South Korea | $379.5M | 12% |
| United States | $327.5M | 10% |
| Malaysia | $241.2M | 7.6% |
| Egypt | $144.1M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $138.0M | 4.4% |
| India | $126.8M | 4% |
| Germany | $109.1M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $100.1M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $81.1M | 2.6% |
| Philippines | $70.3M | 2.2% |
| France | $64.1M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $2.69 per kg and Vietnam $0.82 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 4412.31: Plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood. HS 4412 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most tropical plywood?
Indonesia exported $1.16 billion in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by Malaysia (15%) and Vietnam (12%). In all, 118 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most tropical plywood?
Japan imported $696.5 million in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (12%) and the United States (10%). The top three importers together take 44%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in tropical plywood?
It was worth $3.17 billion in 2024, about 2.74 million tonnes. That is an increase of 0% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $4.44 billion. 118 countries reported exports and 204 reported imports.
What is the average price of tropical plywood per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $2.69 per kg and Vietnam $0.82 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 tropical plywood?
The HS code for tropical plywood is subheading 4412.31, 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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