What is Birch Plywood?
Birch plywood is made entirely from birch veneers, with no poplar or combi core hidden inside. Because every ply is the same species, the panel behaves uniformly: it machines cleanly, holds an edge, takes screws without splitting and stays flat after cutting. That predictability is why furniture factories, CNC shops and musical instrument makers specify all-birch rather than a mixed core.
We supply birch plywood in 3–30 mm with B/BB, S/BB and BB/BB face grades, in the standard 1220 × 2440 mm sheet and the 1525 × 1525 mm square that Baltic-birch users expect. Glue is E1 urea or WBP phenolic depending on the application, and toy-grade batches are produced to EN 71-3 on request.
Specifications
Standard production range. Sizes, glue types and grades outside this table can be produced to order — tell us the specification your customer requires.
| Panel size | 1220 × 2440 mm · 1525 × 1525 mm · 1250 × 2500 mm |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 3 / 4 / 6 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 18 / 21 / 24 / 30 mm |
| Core | 100 % birch veneer, no mixed species |
| Face grades | B/BB · S/BB · BB/BB · CP/CP |
| Adhesive | E1 urea formaldehyde · WBP phenolic |
| Density | ≈ 680–720 kg/m³ |
| Formaldehyde | E1 (EN 717-1) |
| Applications | Furniture, laser cutting, toys, speakers, marine interiors |
Why buyers choose our Birch Plywood
Genuinely all-birch
'Birch plywood' in the trade sometimes means a birch face over a poplar core. Ours is birch through the thickness. Ask for a cross-section photo of the batch you are quoted — we send one with every offer.
Grades that match the job
B/BB for visible furniture faces, S/BB where one side is hidden, BB/BB for painted or laminated work. Buying a higher grade than the application needs is the most common way buyers overspend.
Clean CNC and laser edges
Uniform density means the laser cuts at a consistent speed and the edge chars evenly. Mixed-core panels cut unevenly and produce a ragged kerf.
Toy-grade documentation
EN 71-3 heavy-metal migration testing can be arranged for orders destined for toy or children's furniture production, with the test report issued against your order number.
Applications
Furniture and cabinetry
Drawer boxes, carcasses, table tops and visible structural parts.
Laser cutting and CNC routing
Signage, decorative panels, model making and jigs.
Children's furniture and toys
Where EN 71-3 documentation is required.
Speaker cabinets
High density and uniform structure give predictable acoustic behaviour.
Boat and caravan interiors
With WBP glue for humid environments.
Packing & container loading
| Container | Volume | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 20GP | ≈ 20 m³ | About 370 panels of 18 mm |
| 40HQ | ≈ 28 m³ | About 520 panels of 18 mm |
| Protection | Corner protectors, waterproof film, steel strapping |
All shipments are palletised, steel strapped and wrapped in waterproof film. Loading photographs and a full document set are sent for every container.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between B/BB and S/BB birch plywood?
Is your birch plywood suitable for laser cutting?
Do you supply 1525 × 1525 mm panels?
What is the density of birch plywood?
Need a price for Birch Plywood?
Tell us the specification and destination port. Formal offer within 24 hours, samples available on request.
