Beech logs (large) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in beech logs (large) was worth $335.2 million in 2024, about 2.79 million tonnes. That is an increase of 9% since 2017, and up 5% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $335.2M | 2.79M t |
| 2023 | $320.8M | 2.52M t |
| 2022 | $328.1M | 2.98M t |
| 2021 | $293.7M | 3.07M t |
| 2020 | $242.7M | 2.78M t |
| 2019 | $302.8M | 2.97M t |
| 2018 | $312.3M | 3.01M t |
| 2017 | $308.5M | 3.45M t |
Top beech logs (large) exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (26%), France (12%) and Slovenia (11%). 32 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 49%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $87.4M | 26% |
| France | $40.6M | 12% |
| Slovenia | $36.5M | 11% |
| Slovakia | $32.5M | 9.7% |
| Poland | $28.8M | 8.6% |
| Czech Republic | $27.3M | 8.1% |
| Hungary | $17.5M | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $16.3M | 4.9% |
| Denmark | $14.9M | 4.5% |
| Croatia | $10.0M | 3% |
| Switzerland | $6.6M | 2% |
| Austria | $4.5M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (33%), Austria (19%) and Italy (12%). 60 countries imported it, and the top three take 64% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $110.7M | 33% |
| Austria | $64.0M | 19% |
| Italy | $39.6M | 12% |
| Slovakia | $21.6M | 6.5% |
| Sweden | $16.2M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $14.8M | 4.4% |
| Luxembourg | $9.6M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $8.6M | 2.6% |
| Croatia | $7.5M | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $7.1M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $6.0M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $0.22 per kg and Slovenia $0.08 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4403.93: Wood: of beech (Fagus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more. HS 4403 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most beech logs (large)?
Germany exported $87.4 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by France (12%) and Slovenia (11%). In all, 32 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most beech logs (large)?
China imported $110.7 million in 2024, 33% of world imports, ahead of Austria (19%) and Italy (12%). The top three importers together take 64%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in beech logs (large)?
It was worth $335.2 million in 2024, about 2.79 million tonnes. That is an increase of 9% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 32 countries reported exports and 60 reported imports.
What is the average price of beech logs (large) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $0.22 per kg and Slovenia $0.08 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for beech logs (large)?
The HS code for beech logs (large) is subheading 4403.93, in chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4403 page.
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