Plywood Price Per Sq Ft in India 2026: Rates by Grade and Thickness
Plywood is sold per sq ft in India. In October 2026, 18-19mm MR cost about ₹45-130, BWR ₹45-160 and BWP or marine ₹78-175 per sq ft, local to branded, and a 6mm sheet costs roughly half the 18-19mm rate. CenturyPly lists Sainik 710 at ₹122 per sq ft including GST.
Last updated: . Prices, grades and standards checked against brand websites, BIS standards and dealer listings.
Plywood price per sq ft: quick answer (October 2026)
Indian dealers quote plywood per square foot. In October 2026, 18-19mm sheets cost about ₹45-80 per sq ft for local MR and ₹85-130 for branded MR, ₹45-85 and ₹95-160 for BWR, and ₹78-113 and ₹120-175 for BWP or marine. CenturyPly lists Sainik 710 at ₹122 per unit including GST, where its unit is 929 sq cm, which is about 1 sq ft.
| Grade (18-19mm) | Local or unbranded ISI (₹/sq ft) | Branded (₹/sq ft) | 8x4 sheet, local to branded (₹) | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR | 45-80 | 85-130 | 1,440-4,160 | Bedrooms, wardrobes, TV units and other dry areas |
| BWR | 45-85 | 95-160 | 1,440-5,120 | Kitchen uppers and humid rooms away from direct water |
| BWP or marine | 78-113 | 120-175 | 2,496-5,600 | Sink units, bathroom vanities, exteriors and wet areas |
Plywood price per sq ft by thickness and grade
Price per sq ft rises with thickness because every extra millimetre adds veneer and glue. The table applies Greenply's published thickness steps to the 18-19mm branded bands. It is a PlyPrice estimate for budgeting; local ISI sheets usually cost less.
| Thickness | MR (₹/sq ft) | BWR (₹/sq ft) | BWP or marine (₹/sq ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6mm | 40-60 | 45-75 | 55-85 |
| 9mm | 50-75 | 55-90 | 70-100 |
| 12mm | 60-90 | 65-110 | 85-125 |
| 16mm | 75-115 | 80-140 | 105-150 |
| 18-19mm | 85-130 | 95-160 | 120-175 |
| 25mm | 130-200 | 145-245 | 185-270 |
Greenply's own April 2026 guide, the source of those steps, lists these rates for two of its IS 710 lines:
| Thickness | Greenply 710 Marine (₹/sq ft) | Greenply Gold BWP (₹/sq ft) | Gold, 8x4 sheet (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4mm | 52 | 55 | 1,760 |
| 6mm | 60 | 64 | 2,048 |
| 9mm | 71 | 76 | 2,432 |
| 12mm | 88 | 94 | 3,008 |
| 16mm | 112 | 116 | 3,712 |
| 19mm | 125 | 134 | 4,288 |
| 25mm | 194 | 206 | 6,592 |
Grade and thickness guides: 18mm MR, 18mm BWR, 18mm BWP, 12mm MR, 12mm BWP and 25mm BWP.
Brand-wise plywood price per sq ft
Each number below is labelled by source, because brands publish prices in different ways:
| Brand and line | Grade | Price (₹/sq ft) | What the number is |
|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyPly Sainik 710 | BWP (IS 303) | 122 per unit (1 sq ft) | Brand list price incl. GST, same across India |
| CenturyPly Club Prime | Marine (IS 710) | 171 per unit (1 sq ft) | Brand MRP incl. GST |
| Greenply Gold, 19mm | BWP (IS 710) | about 134 | Greenply price guide, April 2026 |
| Greenply 710 Marine, 19mm | Marine (IS 710) | about 125 | Greenply price guide, April 2026 |
| Greenply MR 303 | MR (IS 303) | from 45 | Brand entry price, thinnest sheet, excl. tax |
| Kitply Gold, 18-19mm | Marine BWP | about 111-140 | Dealer listings, Oct 2026 |
| Kitply Vista MR, 18mm | MR | about 73-98 | Dealer listings, Oct 2026 |
| Duro Plus, 18mm | Made per IS 710 | about 109 | Duroply's own storefront, Oct 2026 |
| Archidply, 19mm | Not stated | about 110 | Dealer listing, Oct 2026 |
| Sylvan Ply | Not stated | about 123-129 | Dealer listings, Oct 2026 |
| Austin | IS 710, BS 1088 lines | No reliable price found | Ask for a written dealer quote |
| Action TESA HDHMR, 18mm | HDHMR board, not plywood | about 70-104 | Dealer listings, Oct 2026 |
- Austin: Austin publishes no board prices and we found no reliable dealer listing in October 2026. Ask for a written quote naming the series: Platinum Plus, Club Plus, Gold or Royale. See Austin plywood.
- Kitply: dealers listed Kitply Gold at about ₹111-140 per sq ft and Vista MR at about ₹73-98 in 18-19mm. See Kitply price list.
- Duroply: its own storefront listed Duro Plus 18mm at about ₹109 and Duro Titanium 16mm at about ₹202 per sq ft. See Duro price list.
- Boilo board: Action TESA's boiling water proof, fire-retardant HDF board listed at about ₹113 per sq ft for 8mm and ₹47-67 for 5.5-6mm at dealers. See Action TESA price list.
Commercial plywood price per sq ft
"Commercial" plywood is a trade name for the cheapest MR-type sheets. IndiaMART listings in October 2026 put it at about ₹39-80 per sq ft, and online retail listings showed 18mm commercial sheets near ₹64 per sq ft including GST. These sheets must still carry the ISI mark. See commercial plywood price and commercial vs MR plywood.
Converting price per sq ft to price per sheet
| Sheet size (ft) | Size (mm) | Area (sq ft) | Sheet price at ₹100 per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 x 4 | 2440 x 1220 | 32 | ₹3,200 |
| 7 x 4 | 2135 x 1220 | 28 | ₹2,800 |
| 6 x 4 | 1830 x 1220 | 24 | ₹2,400 |
| 7 x 3 | 2135 x 915 | 21 | ₹2,100 |
| 6 x 3 | 1830 x 915 | 18 | ₹1,800 |
Sheet price = rate per sq ft x area. When a dealer quotes per sheet, divide by the area before you compare. See plywood sheet price.
What moved plywood prices in 2026
Resin chemicals drove most of the change this year. Phenol and formaldehyde, the raw materials for BWR and BWP glue, rose sharply in March and April 2026, and the large brands passed it on: CenturyPly raised plywood prices by about 7% in April and Greenply by about 4-5%. MDF makers announced increases of around 15% from April, but most of those were rolled back by August. GST on plywood stays at 18%, unchanged by the September 2025 rate changes. More context: why plywood prices fluctuate and GST on plywood.
What else moves the rate per sq ft
- Brand series: the same brand's entry and top series can differ by about ₹50 per sq ft.
- GST basis: list prices usually include 18% GST; many dealer quotes do not.
- Calibration and special grades: calibrated, fire-retardant (IS 5509) and structural (IS 10701) sheets cost more.
- Order size and delivery: small orders often pay transport and loading on top.
Plywood price per sq ft in your city
City rates move with freight and local demand. See Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Kolkata and Ahmedabad, or the full list of 80 cities in plywood price in India.
Frequently asked questions
What is the rate of 18mm plywood per sq ft?
In October 2026: about ₹45-130 for MR, ₹45-160 for BWR and ₹78-175 for BWP or marine, local to branded. CenturyPly Sainik 710 lists at ₹122 and Club Prime at ₹171 per sq ft including GST.
What is the price of 12mm plywood per sq ft?
Our estimate for branded 12mm sheets is about ₹60-90 for MR, ₹65-110 for BWR and ₹85-125 for BWP or marine. Greenply's guide lists 12mm Gold at about ₹94 and 12mm 710 Marine at about ₹88.
What is the cheapest plywood per sq ft?
Commercial or local MR plywood, at about ₹39-80 per sq ft in October 2026 listings. It suits dry interiors only, and it must still carry the ISI mark. See the cheapest plywood in India.
Does the price per sq ft include GST?
It depends on who quotes it. CenturyPly's list prices include GST; Greenply's entry prices are before tax; dealers vary. Add 18% to any pre-tax rate.
What does CenturyPly mean by "per unit"?
CenturyPly prices Sainik 710 and Club Prime per unit, and defines a unit as about 929 sq cm, which is roughly one square foot. So ₹122 per unit is about ₹122 per sq ft, or ₹3,904 for an 8x4 sheet.
Sources and method: brand price pages and guides (CenturyPly Club Prime, Greenply marine plywood price guide, April 2026), dealer and B2B listings on IndiaMART (August to October 2026), online retail listings (October 2026), BIS standards IS 303:2024 and IS 710:2024, and analyst reports on Century Plyboards and Greenply (2026). Thickness-wise ranges marked as estimates are PlyPrice calculations from the 18-19mm bands and Greenply's published thickness steps. Prices are indicative, checked on 15 October 2026, and vary by city, dealer, brand series, thickness and order size. PlyPrice is an independent buyer's guide and is not affiliated with any brand.
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