Bamboo plywood imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $38.4 million of bamboo plywood in 2024 (19.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 182 countries. Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 101% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $50.9 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 | $38.4M | 19.4K t |
| 2023 | $50.9M | 23.9K t |
| 2022 | $21.2M | 25.6K t |
| 2021 | $29.5M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $74K | 104 t |
| 2019 | $584K | 667 t |
| 2018 | $696K | 882 t |
| 2017 | $286K | 240 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports bamboo plywood from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.7M | 57% |
| Russia | $7.9M | 21% |
| India | $4.3M | 11% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 3.4% |
| Sierra Leone | $549K | 1.4% |
| Finland | $176K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $129K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $128K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $126K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.98 per kg, 57% above the world average of $1.26. 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.
Bamboo plywood exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported bamboo plywood worth $2.7 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 96 countries. Yemen alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia bamboo plywood imports (HS 4412.10): 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 4412.10: Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood: of bamboo.
Common questions
What is the value of bamboo plywood imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported bamboo plywood worth $38.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 182 countries worldwide, with 28% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply bamboo plywood to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($21.7 million), followed by Russia (20%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of bamboo plywood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $1.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bamboo plywood to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $286 thousand in 2017 to $38.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $50.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export bamboo plywood?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $35.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bamboo plywood?
The HS code for bamboo plywood is subheading 4412.10. 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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