How much plywood does Vietnam produce and export?
Vietnam is the nullth largest producer of plywood: 3.4 million m3 in 2024, 3% of the world's 113.3 million m3 (FAOSTAT forestry). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $1.2 billion in 2024, 7.4% of world exports of plywood and laminated panels (HS 4412) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the United States, which takes 42% of its plywood exports by value.
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Vietnam's plywood production
| World rank | Production (m3) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4 million m3 | 3% | +20.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 3.3% | 3% |
Vietnam's plywood exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $1.2 billion | 7.4% | 1.4 million t | $907 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 4412 (Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood).
Where Vietnam's plywood goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Vietnam's exports |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $521M | 42% |
| South Korea | $196M | 16% |
| Malaysia | $153M | 12% |
| India | $97M | 7.8% |
| Japan | $95M | 7.6% |
The plywood price Vietnam 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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