What it is
Thin sheets peeled or sliced from logs. Core veneer goes inside plywood; decorative face veneer (teak, oak, walnut) gives furniture its look.
Rotary-peeled core veneerSliced decorative face veneer
Where imports come from
India imported veneer sheets worth US$ 509.08 million in 2025-26.
- Indonesia — US$ 107.83 million of imports under HS 4408 in 2025-26.
- Gabon — US$ 77.86 million of imports under HS 4408 in 2025-26.
- Vietnam — US$ 56.39 million of imports under HS 4408 in 2025-26.
Rules before you buy or sell
- Veneered decorative plywood is covered by IS 1328 under the Plywood QCO, 2023.
Storage and handling
Keep bundles flat, weighted and in a humidity-controlled room to stop curling and cracking.
Businesses that use it
Wooden Furniture Making →Block Board and Flush Door Manufacturing →