What it is
Soft, light farm-grown wood from north India, peeled into veneer for plywood and block board, and used for match splints, packing cases and pencils.
Peeler logs by girthCore veneer and face veneer
Where India produces it
- HaryanaYamunanagar
Yamunanagar's plywood and veneer units use poplar and eucalyptus.
Where imports come from
- Belgium — US$ 7.51 million of imports under HS 440397 in 2025-26.
- Germany — US$ 0.61 million of imports under HS 440397 in 2025-26.
Rules before you buy or sell
- Felling and moving timber needs a transit permit from the State Forest Department for notified species; rules differ by state.
Storage and handling
Peel soon after felling; dry veneer flat and fast to avoid fungal stain.
Businesses that use it
Matchbox Manufacturing Unit →Lead Pencil Manufacturing →Block Board and Flush Door Manufacturing →Wooden Crate Making →