Tropical veneer sheets imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tropical veneer sheets by the United Kingdom reached $4.1 million in 2024 (472 tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.1M | 473 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 414 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 589 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 485 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 941 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 938 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 792 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports tropical veneer sheets from
The largest suppliers were Italy (49%), Portugal (11%), Spain (8%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.0M | 49% |
| Portugal | $441K | 11% |
| Spain | $319K | 7.8% |
| Germany | $292K | 7.1% |
| Indonesia | $263K | 6.4% |
| China | $161K | 3.9% |
| Gabon | $98K | 2.4% |
| Austria | $80K | 2% |
| Slovenia | $78K | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $71K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.69 per kg, 1749% 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.
Tropical veneer sheets exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.0 million of tropical veneer sheets in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Ireland alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $761K | 75% |
| France | $45K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $40K | 3.9% |
| Qatar | $36K | 3.6% |
| United States | $30K | 2.9% |
| Nigeria | $19K | 1.9% |
| China | $18K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $14K | 1.3% |
| Kuwait | $11K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $9K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported tropical veneer sheets worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 472 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 152 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply tropical veneer sheets to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Portugal (11%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average import price of tropical veneer sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.69 per kg in 2024, 1749% above the world average of $0.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tropical veneer sheets to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2017 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export tropical veneer sheets?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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