What is Pine Plywood?
Pine plywood uses pine veneers — most commonly radiata pine from New Zealand and Chile, or Russian pine — bonded into a multi-ply panel. The grain is pronounced and the knots are part of the look, so it is used both as a structural panel and as a decorative one where a natural timber appearance is wanted.
Pine's practical advantage is screw-holding: it grips fixings far better than poplar, which makes it the preferred panel for crates, pallets, site carpentry and any application where brackets are screwed on and off repeatedly.
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 · 915 × 1830 mm |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 9 / 12 / 15 / 18 / 21 / 25 mm |
| Core | Radiata pine · Russian pine |
| Adhesive | E1 · MR · WBP phenolic |
| Density | ≈ 500–550 kg/m³ |
| Grades | B/C · BB/CC · C/D |
| Surface | Sanded; knot filler available |
| Character | Visible grain and knots — a feature, not a defect |
Why buyers choose our Pine Plywood
Screw-holding that survives re-use
Pine grips screws and staples far better than low-density species, which is why crate and pallet makers specify it even where cheaper panels are available.
WBP option for exterior crates
For machinery crates that sit on a dock in the rain, we bond with WBP phenolic and seal the edges.
Knot filling on request
For visible applications we can fill and sand knots so the panel takes paint or clear coat evenly.
Honest grading
Pine is a natural product; knots and colour variation are inherent. We grade to B/C, BB/CC and C/D and show you photographs of the actual grade before shipment.
Applications
Export crates and pallets
Machinery and equipment packaging where fixings must hold.
Construction and site carpentry
Hoarding, protection panels and temporary structures.
DIY and retail panels
A familiar, workable panel for hardware retail.
Rustic furniture and interiors
Where visible grain is the design intent.
Flooring substrates
Underlayment in dry interior conditions.
Packing & container loading
| Container | Volume | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 20GP | ≈ 20 m³ | Palletised, film wrapped |
| 40HQ | ≈ 28 m³ | 20–24 pallets, steel strapped |
| Care | Knots may be filled and sanded for visible applications on request |
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
Does pine plywood hold screws better than poplar?
Is pine plywood suitable for outdoor use?
What do the grades B/C and C/D mean?
Need a price for Pine Plywood?
Tell us the specification and destination port. Formal offer within 24 hours, samples available on request.
