Wood & Plywood Price in Chennai — Live Rates April 2026
Frames, doors, shutters, and furniture — sourced from domestic and imported timber plus engineered panels.
12
items priced
+0%
close to national avg
Prices updated 23 Apr 2026 · 50-city aggregate · Cross-referenced with IS codes
Live prices
Wood & Plywood prices in Chennai
wood & plywood prices in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, sourced from dealer networks and leading online marketplaces. Ranges reflect the spread between authorised-dealer bulk rates and retail single-unit rates. Prices are close to the 50-city national average — roughly in line with pan-India benchmarks.
Item
Unit
Price in Chennai
Commercial Plywood (19mm)
per sqft
₹49
₹40–58 (dealer-to-retail)
BWR Plywood (19mm)
per sqft
₹75
₹62–88 (dealer-to-retail)
Marine Plywood (19mm)
per sqft
₹108
₹88–128 (dealer-to-retail)
Sunmica / Laminate Sheet
per sqft
₹26
₹17–34 (dealer-to-retail)
Teak Wood (Sagwan)
per cft
₹3,550
₹2,700–4,400 (dealer-to-retail)
Greenply Commercial PlyGreenply19mm BWR· inferred from brand premium
per sqft
₹53
₹43–63 (dealer-to-retail)
Century ProwudCentury19mm BWR· inferred from brand premium
per sqft
₹81
₹67–95 (dealer-to-retail)
Kitply Marine PlywoodKitply19mm marine· inferred from brand premium
per sqft
₹108
₹88–128 (dealer-to-retail)
Flush Door (Commercial)35mm· inferred from brand premium
per sqft
₹188
₹155–220 (dealer-to-retail)
Greenlam Laminate SheetGreenlam1mm· inferred from brand premium
per sqft
₹31
₹20–41 (dealer-to-retail)
MDF Board 19mmInterior grade· inferred from brand premium
per sqft
₹32
₹26–38 (dealer-to-retail)
Blockboard 19mmHardwood core· inferred from brand premium
per sqft
₹49
₹40–58 (dealer-to-retail)
About the material
About wood & plywood
Wood products in Indian construction include solid timber (teak, Sal, Deodar, Kail), plywood per IS 303 (commercial, BWR, BWP/marine, fire-retardant grades), blockboard per IS 1659, MDF per IS 14587, laminates per IS 2046, and flush doors per IS 2202. Teak (Burma, Central Province, Malaysian) is premium for door/window frames and shutters; plywood is universal for cabinetry and partition work; laminate sheets are the default surface finish on modular furniture. Marine-grade plywood (BWP, Boiling Water Proof) is specified for exterior-exposed applications and kitchen cabinets. Domestic brands Greenply, Century, Kitply, Austin dominate organised supply; unorganised market (local mills) still accounts for ~50 % of plywood usage in tier-2/3 cities.
Domestic timber availability (Indian Sal restricted under forest laws)
Glue resin cost for plywood (phenolic resin for BWP, urea-formaldehyde for MR)
Eucalyptus / rubber-wood availability (main core for commercial ply)
Import duty on Malaysian/Indonesian plywood
Branded vs unbranded price gap (branded = 40-60 % premium)
Market trend
Recent price history
Plywood prices rose 10-12 % in 2023 on Myanmar teak supply disruption; stabilised in 2024-25. Laminate prices have been remarkably stable with over-capacity in the segment. Engineered wood (MDF, particle board) has seen demand explosion with Indian modular-furniture boom — price climbed 8-10 % annually in 2022-24, now flat in 2026 as new capacity added.
Week-by-week wood & plywood price charts for Chennai will appear here once our weekly price tracker accumulates 4+ weeks of snapshots. Subscribe to the InfraLens WhatsApp channel to be notified.
Buying guide
Buying tips for Chennai
BWR or BWP for kitchens and bathrooms — MR-grade plywood will delaminate in 3-4 years in wet areas
Check ISI mark and branded stencil on each sheet — unbranded ply often under-specs thickness and uses cheap urea glue
19mm is the standard cabinet thickness; 12mm for back-panels, 6mm for drawer bottoms
Laminate 1mm for doors/tops, 0.8mm for side-panels — cheaper 0.6mm delaminates quickly
Teak: Burma is most expensive (₹5,000+/cft), CP Teak ₹3,500-4,500/cft, Malaysian ₹2,500-3,500/cft — verify grain, oil content, not just brand
Compare across cities
Wood & Plywood prices in nearby cities
Compare wood & plywood prices in Chennai with other Indian metros. Prices shown are for Commercial Plywood (19mm) (per sqft) — a representative benchmark for the category. Click any city for the full 12-item price list.
Wood & Plywood quality and manufacturing in India is governed by the following Indian Standards. Click any code for the full specification with extracted clauses, tables, and reference values.
IS 303:1989: Plywood for general purposes — specification. IS 1659:2004: Blockboards.
Frequently asked questions
FAQs about wood & plywood in Chennai
BWR or BWP plywood?
BWR (Boiling Water Resistant, IS 303): phenol-formaldehyde bonded, resistant to water vapour — fine for most interior kitchen cabinetry. BWP (Boiling Water Proof, IS 710): marine-grade, fully waterproof — needed for boat interiors, exterior cladding, truly wet areas. BWR covers 95 % of residential needs.
Greenply or Century?
Both IS 303 compliant, similar quality. Greenply has larger distribution (better for tier-2/3 availability); Century has slightly tighter QC. Local market preference varies. A 5-10 % price difference is normal. Branded plywood is ~40-60 % more expensive than unbranded but warranty + consistent thickness justifies it for visible/structural cabinetry.
Teak for door frames — which origin?
Burma teak (Tectona grandis from Myanmar): densest grain, highest oil content, most durable (50+ years in humid climates). Costly (₹5,000+/cft). CP Teak (Central Province from Maharashtra/MP): good alternative (₹3,500-4,500/cft). Malaysian/Indonesian: plantation teak, younger, less durable (₹2,500-3,500/cft) — adequate for budget projects.
MDF or plywood for wardrobes?
MDF: smoother finish, cheaper, but swells on water contact and screws don't hold as well. Plywood: stronger, water-resistant options (BWR), holds hardware better. MDF for back panels and non-visible; plywood for carcasses and visible shelves.
Laminate vs veneer vs PU paint?
Laminate (₹80-250/sqft): most durable, synthetic, huge design range, no maintenance. Veneer (₹150-600/sqft): real wood look, requires PU coating, needs re-polishing every 5-7 years. PU paint direct on ply (₹200-400/sqft): seamless look, crack-prone after 3-4 years. Laminate wins for kitchens, PU/veneer for premium aesthetics.
Disclaimer: Prices shown are indicative ranges gathered from public listings (IndiaMart, authorised-dealer quotes, state SOR tables) and updated weekly. Actual dealer quotes vary based on brand, grade, quantity, payment terms, and delivery location. Always confirm with a local supplier before finalising a purchase order. InfraLens is not responsible for price discrepancies arising from stale data, brand-specific promotions, or regional oversupply events.