Blockboard and laminboard imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $49.3 million of blockboard and laminboard in 2024 (30.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 175 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $92.1 million.
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 | $49.3M | 30.8K t |
| 2023 | $47.6M | 25.7K t |
| 2022 | $65.4M | 33.3K t |
| 2021 | $92.1M | 61.2K t |
| 2020 | $64.4M | 50.0K t |
| 2019 | $78.2M | 55.6K t |
| 2018 | $79.6M | 61.6K t |
| 2017 | $79.0M | 61.0K t |
Where the United States imports blockboard and laminboard from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (23%), Italy (17%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $11.6M | 24% |
| Italy | $8.5M | 17% |
| China | $7.3M | 15% |
| Indonesia | $6.1M | 13% |
| Poland | $5.6M | 11% |
| Brazil | $3.4M | 6.9% |
| Romania | $1.9M | 3.8% |
| Vietnam | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $1.0M | 2.1% |
| Ukraine | $795K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.60 per kg, close to the world average of $1.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Blockboard and laminboard exports from the United States
Exports of blockboard and laminboard by the United States reached $3.5 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Poland (30%), Saint Maarten (22%), Mexico (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $1.0M | 30% |
| Saint Maarten | $746K | 22% |
| Mexico | $620K | 18% |
| Canada | $429K | 12% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $113K | 3.3% |
| Chile | $97K | 2.8% |
| Barbados | $91K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $88K | 2.5% |
| Bahamas | $72K | 2.1% |
| Br. Virgin Isds | $59K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States blockboard and laminboard imports (HS 4412.94): 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 4412.94: Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard (not bamboo, and other than plywood consisting only of sheets of wood each ply 6mm or thinner).
Common questions
What is the value of blockboard and laminboard imported by the United States?
The United States imported blockboard and laminboard worth $49.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 175 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply blockboard and laminboard to the United States?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by Italy (17%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of blockboard and laminboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.60 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of blockboard and laminboard to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.0 million in 2017 to $49.3 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2021 at $92.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $69.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export blockboard and laminboard?
Yes. The United States exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, Saint Maarten and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $45.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for blockboard and laminboard?
The HS code for blockboard and laminboard is subheading 4412.94. 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 States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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