Hardwood plywood imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $35.2 million of hardwood plywood in 2024 (30.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $201.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35.2M | 30.8K t |
| 2023 | $33.6M | 26.5K t |
| 2022 | $83.7M | 54.3K t |
| 2021 | $179.7M | 269.7K t |
| 2020 | $142.5M | 281.0K t |
| 2019 | $158.7M | 301.5K t |
| 2018 | $201.0M | 291.1K t |
| 2017 | $124.6M | 237.6K t |
Where Egypt imports hardwood plywood from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, close to the world average of $1.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hardwood plywood exports from Egypt
Exports of hardwood plywood by Egypt reached $9.5 million in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). Greece alone took 61% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $5.9M | 62% |
| Slovenia | $1.2M | 13% |
| Morocco | $1.0M | 11% |
| Germany | $738K | 7.7% |
| Spain | $226K | 2.4% |
| Cyprus | $172K | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | $107K | 1.1% |
| Portugal | $64K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $32K | 0.3% |
| Estonia | $31K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt hardwood plywood imports (HS 4412.33): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of hardwood plywood imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported hardwood plywood worth $35.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply hardwood plywood to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($32.3 million), followed by Russia (5%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of hardwood plywood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.04 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hardwood plywood to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $124.6 million in 2017 to $35.2 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2018 at $201.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $119.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export hardwood plywood?
Yes. Egypt exported $9.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, Slovenia and Morocco. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $25.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hardwood plywood?
The HS code for hardwood plywood is subheading 4412.33. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4412 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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