Tropical veneer sheets imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported tropical veneer sheets worth $5.3 million (702 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 50% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.3M | 703 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 440 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 788 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 445 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 376 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 366 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 737 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 428 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports tropical veneer sheets from
Italy alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.5M | 66% |
| China | $1.1M | 22% |
| India | $340K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $215K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $52K | 1% |
| South Africa | $22K | 0.4% |
| Hungary | $13K | 0.2% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $4K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.55 per kg, 1506% above the world average of $0.47. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates tropical veneer sheets imports (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 imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported tropical veneer sheets worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 702 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 152 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply tropical veneer sheets to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by China (21%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of tropical veneer sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.55 per kg in 2024, 1506% above the world average of $0.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tropical veneer sheets to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 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.
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