Tropical veneer sheets imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tropical veneer sheets by the United States reached $34.7 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 152 countries. Value rose 23% on 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 | $34.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $28.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $34.1M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $24.8M | 10.3K t |
| 2020 | $24.3M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $33.1M | 13.1K t |
| 2018 | $41.0M | 16.1K t |
| 2017 | $32.0M | 12.2K t |
Where the United States imports tropical veneer sheets from
The largest suppliers were Cameroon (28%), Italy (23%), Gabon (10%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+435% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | $9.7M | 28% |
| Italy | $8.1M | 23% |
| Gabon | $3.4M | 9.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.4M | 6.9% |
| Canada | $2.1M | 5.9% |
| Ghana | $1.8M | 5.3% |
| China | $1.3M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| India | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| Brazil | $823K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.20 per kg, 2283% 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 States
The United States exported $8.5 million of tropical veneer sheets in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (48%), Canada (19%), Slovakia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $4.1M | 48% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 19% |
| Slovakia | $759K | 9% |
| India | $467K | 5.5% |
| Morocco | $424K | 5% |
| Costa Rica | $254K | 3% |
| South Africa | $134K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $129K | 1.5% |
| China | $87K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $76K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported tropical veneer sheets worth $34.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 152 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply tropical veneer sheets to the United States?
Cameroon was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by Italy (23%) and Gabon (10%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 435% on the year.
What is the average import price of tropical veneer sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.20 per kg in 2024, 2283% above the world average of $0.47 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 veneer sheets to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.0 million in 2017 to $34.7 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2018 at $41.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export tropical veneer sheets?
Yes. The United States exported $8.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Slovakia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $26.2 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.
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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