Hardwood Plywood Import Rose 58% in First Half of 2024

Sterling, VA, July 26, 2024-"U.S. imports of hardwood plywood shot up by more than 58% in volume and more than 33% in value so far this year,” reports the Decorative Hardwoods Association. 

“Vietnam and Indonesia are the largest sources. The U.S. imported nearly 300 million square feet from Vietnam from January through May, a staggering increase of 191%. Imports from Indonesia have already reached more than 279 million square feet, a leap of almost 50%.”