Hardwood plywood imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $174.7 million of hardwood plywood in 2024 (162.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $174.7M | 162.8K t |
| 2023 | $138.8M | 83.0K t |
| 2022 | $156.4M | 103.9K t |
| 2021 | $72.5M | 82.4K t |
| 2020 | $133.2M | 218.3K t |
| 2019 | $115.3M | 192.4K t |
| 2018 | $76.7M | 118.7K t |
| 2017 | $83.7M | 144.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports hardwood plywood from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $160.9M | 92% |
| Russia | $4.8M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $3.3M | 1.9% |
| Ghana | $1.0M | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $810K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $571K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $552K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $495K | 0.3% |
| India | $488K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $373K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 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 Saudi Arabia
Exports of hardwood plywood by Saudi Arabia reached $575 thousand in 2024 (114 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Sudan accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $563K | 98% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 1.3% |
| Kuwait | $4K | 0.7% |
| Qatar | $1K | 0.2% |
| Ethiopia | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported hardwood plywood worth $174.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 162.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 213 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply hardwood plywood to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($160.9 million), followed by Russia (3%) and Indonesia (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 443% on the year.
What is the average import price of hardwood plywood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hardwood plywood to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.7 million in 2017 to $174.7 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $118.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export hardwood plywood?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $575 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $174.1 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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