Veneer sheets exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported veneer sheets worth $5.0 million (42.2 thousand tonnes). That is 92% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 143% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $61.9 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 | $5.0M | 42.2K t |
| 2023 | $61.9M | 346.4K t |
| 2022 | $47.9M | 212.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 32.5K t |
| 2020 | $546K | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $88K | 147 t |
| 2018 | $16K | 46 t |
| 2017 | $10K | 62 t |
Where Uganda exports veneer sheets to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 67% |
| Ireland | $776K | 16% |
| India | $689K | 14% |
| Burundi | $167K | 3.3% |
| United States | $23K | 0.5% |
| Cambodia | $19K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $3K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0% |
| South Sudan | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4408
| 4408.39 | Tropical veneer sheets | 67% |
| 4408.90 | Veneer sheets (other) | 32% |
| 4408.10 | Softwood veneer sheets | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4408.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.12 per kg, 87% 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 Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda 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 Uganda?
Uganda exported veneer sheets worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 142 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 92% on 2023.
Which countries buy veneer sheets from Uganda?
China was the largest buyer with 66% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Ireland (15%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average export price of veneer sheets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024, 87% 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 Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10 thousand in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $61.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for veneer sheets?
The HS code for veneer sheets is heading 4408. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 4408.39 (67% of the value) and 4408.90 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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