The authors analyzed energy consumption for the three commonly-used veneer dryers: a three layer net-belt,a three layer roller,and an imported single layer roller and net-belt combination.The analysis was conducted by comparing the manufacturers given parameters to the actual values determined from the drying process.The results showed more than 60% of the total energy consumption was released from discharged humid air from veneer dryers.It was also found that water condensation and leakage consumed about 10 to 17% of the overall energy.Finally,recommendations and suggestions were made to recycle the heated water and discharged air to improve energy efficiency.