Tropical plywood imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tropical plywood by the United States reached $327.5 million in 2024 (254.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 204 countries for imports of this product. That is 31% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $752.4 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 | $327.5M | 254.1K t |
| 2023 | $249.2M | 182.1K t |
| 2022 | $752.4M | 425.3K t |
| 2021 | $668.0M | 473.6K t |
| 2020 | $390.8M | 360.4K t |
| 2019 | $409.7M | 334.3K t |
| 2018 | $579.8M | 401.9K t |
| 2017 | $330.6M | 276.6K t |
Where the United States imports tropical plywood from
Indonesia alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $170.4M | 52% |
| Ecuador | $60.6M | 19% |
| Malaysia | $29.7M | 9.1% |
| Vietnam | $21.8M | 6.7% |
| Gabon | $16.6M | 5.1% |
| Canada | $8.1M | 2.5% |
| Cambodia | $5.1M | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $3.1M | 0.9% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, close to the world average of $1.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tropical plywood exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported tropical plywood worth $12.2 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mexico (34%), Canada (22%), Brazil (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $4.1M | 34% |
| Canada | $2.7M | 23% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $868K | 7.1% |
| Bahamas | $687K | 5.6% |
| Cayman Isds | $439K | 3.6% |
| France | $243K | 2% |
| Bermuda | $199K | 1.6% |
| Saint Maarten | $192K | 1.6% |
| Bolivia | $174K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States tropical plywood imports (HS 4412.31): 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 4412.31: Plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood.
Common questions
What is the value of tropical plywood imported by the United States?
The United States imported tropical plywood worth $327.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 254.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 204 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply tropical plywood to the United States?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($170.4 million), followed by Ecuador (19%) and Malaysia (9%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of tropical plywood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $1.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tropical plywood to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $330.6 million in 2017 to $327.5 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $752.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $463.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export tropical plywood?
Yes. The United States exported $12.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $315.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for tropical plywood?
The HS code for tropical plywood is subheading 4412.31. 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?
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