Tropical veneer sheets exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $6.9 million of tropical veneer sheets in 2024 (70.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 134% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.5 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 | $6.9M | 70.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 54.8K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 48.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 49.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 14.2K t |
| 2019 | $186K | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $66K | 111 t |
| 2017 | $18K | 40 t |
Where Tanzania exports tropical veneer sheets to
China alone took 87% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 87% |
| India | $918K | 13% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.10 per kg, 79% below the world average of $0.47, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania tropical veneer sheets exports (HS 4408.39): 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 4408.39: Wood, of tropical wood: as in Subheading note 2 to this Chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 4408.31, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn length wise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, not thicker than 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of tropical veneer sheets exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported tropical veneer sheets worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 97 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy tropical veneer sheets from Tanzania?
China was the largest buyer with 87% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by India (13%) and Zambia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average export price of tropical veneer sheets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.10 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $0.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of tropical veneer sheets from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18 thousand in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tropical veneer sheets?
The HS code for tropical veneer sheets is subheading 4408.39. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Tanzania reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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