Laminated wood panels (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of laminated wood panels (other) by South Africa reached $6.0 million in 2024 (40.6 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $15.5 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 | $6.0M | 40.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 10.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 16.7K t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 17.3K t |
| 2017 | $15.5M | 20.6K t |
Where South Africa imports laminated wood panels (other) from
Most of the value came from China (47%), Malawi (16%), Malaysia (8%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 47% |
| Malawi | $941K | 16% |
| Malaysia | $497K | 8.3% |
| Poland | $411K | 6.8% |
| Indonesia | $268K | 4.5% |
| Vietnam | $173K | 2.9% |
| Pakistan | $146K | 2.4% |
| Austria | $146K | 2.4% |
| Finland | $132K | 2.2% |
| Russia | $127K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, 79% below the world average of $0.71, 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.
Laminated wood panels (other) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported laminated wood panels (other) worth $5.4 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Eswatini (19%), Lesotho (17%), Botswana (16%). Among the main buyer markets, New Zealand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $1.0M | 19% |
| Lesotho | $931K | 17% |
| Botswana | $866K | 16% |
| Namibia | $812K | 15% |
| New Zealand | $511K | 9.4% |
| Mozambique | $413K | 7.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $171K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $107K | 2% |
| Italy | $92K | 1.7% |
| Seychelles | $90K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa laminated wood panels (other) imports (HS 4412.99): 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 4412.99: Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood (other than blockboard, laminboard and battenboard, other than of bamboo, and other than plywood consisting only of sheets of wood each ply 6mm or thinner).
Common questions
What is the value of laminated wood panels (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported laminated wood panels (other) worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply laminated wood panels (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Malawi (16%) and Malaysia (8%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of laminated wood panels (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $0.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of laminated wood panels (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.5 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2017 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export laminated wood panels (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Lesotho and Botswana. That compares with imports of $6.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for laminated wood panels (other)?
The HS code for laminated wood panels (other) is subheading 4412.99. 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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