Plywood HS 4412.31
Plywood, other than bamboo, at least 1 outer ply of tropical wood, each ply up to 6 mm
Where else to sell
Japan imports ~C$1.0B of plywood a year (2023), 69 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.
Egypt imports ~C$296M of plywood a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.
South Korea imports ~C$545M of plywood a year (2023), 37 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.
The steps
- 1
Check you qualify for CanExport SMEs: incorporated with a CRA number, 3 to 500 staff, $300k to $100M revenue, under $100k of your sales in the target market last year.
- 2
Scope a $20k to $100k entry project (trade events, marketing adaptation, buyer identification consultants). The program pays half, up to $50k. Apply at the CanExport portal. The 2026-27 intake closes August 31, 2026 at noon ET. The US-market envelope is already fully allocated; non-US applications remain open.
- 3
Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for Japan, Egypt and South Korea. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).
Related
- 4407.13 SPF lumber C$5.2B to US
- 4407.19 Softwood lumber C$1.4B to US
- 4421.99 Wood articles C$348M to US
- 4411.14 MDF board C$299M to US
- 4408.10 Softwood veneer C$277M to US
- 4418.29 Doors and their frames and thresholds C$217M to US
- 4412.33 Plywood C$175M to US
- 4412.39 Plywood C$163M to US