How much plywood does Brazil produce and export?
Brazil is the 5th largest producer of plywood: 3.7 million m3 in 2024, 3.2% of the world's 113.3 million m3 (FAOSTAT forestry). It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $846.7 million in 2024, 5% of world exports of plywood and laminated panels (HS 4412) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the United States, which takes 39% of its plywood exports by value.
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Brazil's plywood production
| World rank | Production (m3) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3.7 million m3 | 3.2% | +5.2% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Forestry production and trade (FO), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
Brazil's plywood exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $846.7 million | 5% | 1.3 million t | $634 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 4412 (Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood).
Where Brazil's plywood goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Brazil's exports |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $326M | 39% |
| Mexico | $77M | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $75M | 8.8% |
| Germany | $65M | 7.6% |
| Italy | $49M | 5.8% |
The plywood price Brazil sells into
The benchmark price, Africa and Southeast Asia, Tokyo import, was 349.1¢/sheet in September 2026, down 5% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 9% a year, calmer in 48% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Plywood price history.
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