Hardwood plywood imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hardwood plywood by the United Kingdom reached $327.9 million in 2024 (341.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 213 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $327.9M | 341.9K t |
| 2023 | $324.4M | 297.6K t |
| 2022 | $364.6M | 340.0K t |
| 2021 | $354.9M | 345.3K t |
| 2020 | $204.5M | 257.6K t |
| 2019 | $267.9M | 211.4K t |
| 2018 | $189.9M | 194.6K t |
| 2017 | $155.7M | 175.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports hardwood plywood from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $189.3M | 58% |
| Latvia | $41.3M | 13% |
| Finland | $31.9M | 9.7% |
| Poland | $9.7M | 3% |
| Spain | $9.4M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $7.0M | 2.1% |
| Estonia | $6.0M | 1.8% |
| Norway | $5.7M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $5.4M | 1.7% |
| Paraguay | $4.8M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, close to the world average of $1.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hardwood plywood exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of hardwood plywood by the United Kingdom reached $7.1 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were China (43%), Ireland (22%), Netherlands (6%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 43% |
| Ireland | $1.6M | 22% |
| Netherlands | $393K | 5.5% |
| United States | $208K | 2.9% |
| Ukraine | $165K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $164K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $164K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $156K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $120K | 1.7% |
| France | $114K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom hardwood plywood imports (HS 4412.33): 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 4412.33: Plywood: with sheets of wood only: not bamboo: each ply 6mm or less, with at least one outer ply of alder, ash, beech, birch, cherry, chestnut, elm, eucalyptus, hickory, horse chestnut, lime, maple, oak, plane, poplar, aspen, robinia, tulipwood or walnut.
Common questions
What is the value of hardwood plywood imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported hardwood plywood worth $327.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 341.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply hardwood plywood to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($189.3 million), followed by Latvia (13%) and Finland (10%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Estonia grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average import price of hardwood plywood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hardwood plywood to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $155.7 million in 2017 to $327.9 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. The peak was 2022 at $364.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $273.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export hardwood plywood?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $320.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hardwood plywood?
The HS code for hardwood plywood is subheading 4412.33. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4412 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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