Veneer sheets exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire exported veneer sheets worth $43.7 million (34.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $55.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43.7M | 34.3K t |
| 2023 | $43.5M | 30.8K t |
| 2022 | $55.4M | 44.1K t |
| 2021 | $42.5M | 35.5K t |
| 2020 | $32.2M | 28.8K t |
| 2019 | $44.1M | 39.4K t |
| 2018 | $50.4M | 45.4K t |
| 2017 | $45.7M | 34.9K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports veneer sheets to
Most of it went to Italy (25%), Morocco (18%), Spain (17%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $10.8M | 25% |
| Morocco | $8.0M | 18% |
| Spain | $7.6M | 17% |
| Romania | $5.0M | 12% |
| India | $2.9M | 6.6% |
| United States | $2.4M | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $2.1M | 4.7% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| Tunisia | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $596K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 4408
| 4408.39 | Tropical veneer sheets | 97% |
| 4408.90 | Veneer sheets (other) | 1.9% |
| 4408.10 | Softwood veneer sheets | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4408.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, 41% above the world average of $0.90. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Veneer sheets imports to Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire imported $338 thousand of veneer sheets in 2024 (616 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (42%), United Arab Emirates (35%), Kuwait (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $142K | 42% |
| United Arab Emirates | $118K | 35% |
| Kuwait | $34K | 10% |
| Gabon | $28K | 8.2% |
| Lebanon | $7K | 2.1% |
| France | $5K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $4K | 1.1% |
| Tunisia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire veneer sheets exports (HS 4408): 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 4408: Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm.
Common questions
What is the value of veneer sheets exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported veneer sheets worth $43.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 142 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy veneer sheets from Cote d'Ivoire?
Italy was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by Morocco (18%) and Spain (17%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average export price of veneer sheets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $0.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of veneer sheets from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $45.7 million in 2017 to $43.7 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $55.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.7 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import veneer sheets?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $338 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $43.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for veneer sheets?
The HS code for veneer sheets is heading 4408. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 4408.39 (97% of the value) and 4408.90 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cote d'Ivoire. Tell us your product to see it live.
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