Hardwood Plywood Imports Fall By 18%

U.S. imports of hardwood plywood fell for a second consecutive month in November 2025, down by 18% from October to 232,877 cubic meters. November 2025 imports were down by 9% from November 2024. The decrease was driven by a 64% drop in imports from Indonesia to their lowest level since June 2023. Imports from Vietnam and Russia fell sharply, by 32% and 35%, respectively. U.S. imports from January to November 2025 grew by 23% vs. the previous year. 

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