Tropical plywood imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tropical plywood by Egypt reached $144.1 million in 2024 (89.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 204 countries for imports of this product. That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 75% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $210.1 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 | $144.1M | 89.0K t |
| 2023 | $210.1M | 133.5K t |
| 2022 | $200.1M | 113.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 4.2K t |
Where Egypt imports tropical plywood from
Russia alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $129.7M | 90% |
| China | $13.1M | 9.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $759K | 0.5% |
| India | $269K | 0.2% |
| Georgia | $103K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $78K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $51K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $48K | 0% |
| Germany | $8K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.62 per kg, 40% above the world average of $1.16. 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 tropical plywood imports (HS 4412.31): 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 4412.31: Plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood.
Common questions
What is the value of tropical plywood imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported tropical plywood worth $144.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 89.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 204 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply tropical plywood to Egypt?
Russia was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($129.7 million), followed by China (9%) and Saudi Arabia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of tropical plywood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.62 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $1.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tropical plywood to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $144.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $210.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $71.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for tropical plywood?
The HS code for tropical plywood is subheading 4412.31. 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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