Plywood exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plywood by Tanzania reached $19.5 million in 2024 (33.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 67% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $28.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.5M | 33.6K t |
| 2023 | $16.5M | 37.9K t |
| 2022 | $24.0M | 51.9K t |
| 2021 | $28.2M | 61.0K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 22.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 15.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $538K | 1.7K t |
Where Tanzania exports plywood to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+431% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $11.9M | 61% |
| DR Congo | $2.8M | 15% |
| Zambia | $1.5M | 7.8% |
| Kenya | $1.3M | 6.9% |
| Rwanda | $707K | 3.6% |
| India | $433K | 2.2% |
| China | $258K | 1.3% |
| Malawi | $212K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $132K | 0.7% |
| Mauritius | $40K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 4412
| 4412.39 | Softwood plywood | 42% |
| 4412.99 | Laminated wood panels (other) | 32% |
| 4412.10 | Bamboo plywood | 20% |
| 4412.33 | Hardwood plywood | 2.6% |
| 4412.31 | Tropical plywood | 1.9% |
| 4412.94 | Blockboard and laminboard | 1.5% |
| 4412.34 | Plywood (non-coniferous, other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4412.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, 38% below the world average of $0.93, 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.
Plywood imports to Tanzania
Imports of plywood by Tanzania reached $2.5 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 55% |
| India | $899K | 36% |
| United Arab Emirates | $59K | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $51K | 2.1% |
| Egypt | $27K | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $19K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $12K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $10K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania plywood exports (HS 4412): 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: Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood.
Common questions
What is the value of plywood exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported plywood worth $19.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy plywood from Tanzania?
The United States was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by the DR Congo (14%) and Zambia (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 431% on the year.
What is the average export price of plywood per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $0.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plywood from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $538 thousand in 2017 to $19.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $28.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import plywood?
Yes. Tanzania imported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plywood?
The HS code for plywood is heading 4412. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 4412.39 (42% of the value) and 4412.99 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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