Softwood veneer sheets imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported softwood veneer sheets worth $6.6 million (9.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 103% 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 | $6.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 40 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $86K | 35 t |
| 2019 | $843K | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $200K | 120 t |
| 2017 | $46K | 9 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports softwood veneer sheets from
Most of the value came from Austria (29%), Romania (27%), Germany (19%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $1.9M | 29% |
| Romania | $1.8M | 27% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 19% |
| United States | $425K | 6.5% |
| Gabon | $420K | 6.4% |
| Canada | $174K | 2.6% |
| China | $161K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $140K | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $68K | 1% |
| Egypt | $58K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, 23% below the world average of $0.90, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 Saudi Arabia softwood veneer sheets imports (HS 4408.10): 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 4408.10: Wood: coniferous, sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, not over 6 mm thick.
Common questions
What is the value of softwood veneer sheets imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported softwood veneer sheets worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 155 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply softwood veneer sheets to Saudi Arabia?
Austria was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Romania (27%) and Germany (19%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 412% on the year.
What is the average import price of softwood veneer sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $0.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of softwood veneer sheets to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46 thousand in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for softwood veneer sheets?
The HS code for softwood veneer sheets is subheading 4408.10. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4408 page.
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