Plywood exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $50.2 million of plywood in 2024 (215.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 126% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 207% 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 | $50.2M | 215.6K t |
| 2023 | $22.2M | 61.8K t |
| 2022 | $22.1M | 69.0K t |
| 2021 | $27.4M | 79.5K t |
| 2020 | $33.5M | 67.0K t |
| 2019 | $20.4M | 34.3K t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 26.3K t |
| 2017 | $19K | 34 t |
Where Uganda exports plywood to
The largest buyer markets were China (45%), Kenya (30%), Rwanda (17%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+486% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.3M | 45% |
| Kenya | $14.9M | 30% |
| Rwanda | $8.6M | 17% |
| South Sudan | $3.2M | 6.4% |
| Burundi | $353K | 0.7% |
| DR Congo | $319K | 0.6% |
| India | $108K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $83K | 0.2% |
| Cambodia | $80K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $56K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4412
| 4412.99 | Laminated wood panels (other) | 73% |
| 4412.39 | Softwood plywood | 23% |
| 4412.10 | Bamboo plywood | 1.7% |
| 4412.31 | Tropical plywood | 1.2% |
| 4412.94 | Blockboard and laminboard | 1% |
| 4412.33 | Hardwood plywood | 0.2% |
| 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 $0.23 per kg, 75% 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 Uganda
Uganda imported $822 thousand of plywood in 2024 (969 tonnes). China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+266% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $568K | 69% |
| Russia | $115K | 14% |
| Brazil | $35K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $32K | 3.9% |
| Kenya | $22K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 2.1% |
| Tanzania | $12K | 1.4% |
| India | $10K | 1.3% |
| Portugal | $7K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda 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 Uganda?
Uganda exported plywood worth $50.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 215.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 126% on 2023.
Which countries buy plywood from Uganda?
China was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($22.3 million), followed by Kenya (30%) and Rwanda (17%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 717% on the year.
What is the average export price of plywood per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $0.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plywood from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19 thousand in 2017 to $50.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also import plywood?
Yes. Uganda imported $822 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Russia and Brazil. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $49.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plywood?
The HS code for plywood is heading 4412. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 4412.99 (73% of the value) and 4412.39 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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