Veneer sheets exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $20.1 million of veneer sheets in 2024 (117.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 73% a year on average.
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 | $20.1M | 117.5K t |
| 2023 | $23.3M | 105.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.7M | 79.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 56.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 17.1K t |
| 2019 | $780K | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $448K | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $430K | 1.1K t |
Where Tanzania exports veneer sheets to
China alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4408
| 4408.90 | Veneer sheets (other) | 53% |
| 4408.39 | Tropical veneer sheets | 34% |
| 4408.10 | Softwood veneer sheets | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4408.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.17 per kg, 81% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania veneer sheets exports (HS 4408): 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: Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm.
Common questions
What is the value of veneer sheets exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported veneer sheets worth $20.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 117.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 142 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy veneer sheets from Tanzania?
China was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by India (46%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 784% on the year.
What is the average export price of veneer sheets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.17 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $0.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of veneer sheets from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $430 thousand in 2017 to $20.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $23.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for veneer sheets?
The HS code for veneer sheets is heading 4408. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 4408.90 (53% of the value) and 4408.39 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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