How much plywood does Indonesia produce and export?
Indonesia is the 4th largest producer of plywood: 3.9 million m3 in 2024, 3.4% of the world's 113.3 million m3 (FAOSTAT forestry). It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $1.8 billion in 2024, 11% of world exports of plywood and laminated panels (HS 4412) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Japan, which takes 24% of its plywood exports by value.
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Indonesia's plywood production
| World rank | Production (m3) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3.9 million m3 | 3.4% | +0.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17% | 14% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
Indonesia's plywood exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $1.8 billion | 11% | 1.7 million t | $1,078 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 4412 (Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood).
Where Indonesia's plywood goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Indonesia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $435M | 24% |
| United States | $420M | 23% |
| South Korea | $223M | 12% |
| Malaysia | $164M | 9.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $86M | 4.8% |
The plywood price Indonesia 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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