Softwood plywood imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported softwood plywood worth $6.8 million (6.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.6 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 | $6.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $16.6M | 14.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 8.3K t |
Where Egypt imports softwood plywood from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+379% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 55% |
| Brazil | $935K | 14% |
| India | $865K | 13% |
| Turkey | $663K | 9.8% |
| Russia | $251K | 3.7% |
| Gabon | $120K | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $94K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $50K | 0.7% |
| Romania | $35K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $22K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, 52% above the world average of $0.66. 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt softwood plywood imports (HS 4412.39): 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 4412.39: Plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with both outer plies of coniferous wood.
Common questions
What is the value of softwood plywood imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported softwood plywood worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply softwood plywood to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Brazil (14%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 379% on the year.
What is the average import price of softwood plywood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of softwood plywood to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $16.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for softwood plywood?
The HS code for softwood plywood is subheading 4412.39. 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.
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