Birch logs (small) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in birch logs (small) was worth $125.6 million in 2024, about 1.33 million tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017, and down 17% 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 | $125.6M | 1.33M t |
| 2023 | $151.5M | 1.54M t |
| 2022 | $186.5M | 1.93M t |
| 2021 | $153.0M | 2.07M t |
| 2020 | $159.5M | 1.98M t |
| 2019 | $174.7M | 2.30M t |
| 2018 | $167.8M | 2.24M t |
| 2017 | $127.7M | 1.99M t |
Top birch logs (small) exporting countries
Exports are led by Latvia (37%), Estonia (25%) and Lithuania (12%). 41 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 74%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Latvia | $46.4M | 37% |
| Estonia | $30.9M | 25% |
| Lithuania | $15.2M | 12% |
| Finland | $12.0M | 9.6% |
| Norway | $11.7M | 9.3% |
| Sweden | $3.1M | 2.4% |
| Russia | $3.0M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $952K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $532K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $345K | 0.3% |
| China | $266K | 0.2% |
| France | $208K | 0.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Sweden (48%), Finland (30%) and Poland (10%). 49 countries imported it, and the top three take 88% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $60.0M | 48% |
| Finland | $37.8M | 30% |
| Poland | $12.7M | 10% |
| Lithuania | $3.4M | 2.8% |
| China | $2.0M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 1.4% |
| Estonia | $1.6M | 1.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.4M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $738K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $656K | 0.5% |
| Cambodia | $606K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $602K | 0.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Lithuania averaged $0.22 per kg and Estonia $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 4403.96: Wood: of birch (Betula spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm. HS 4403 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most birch logs (small)?
Latvia exported $46.4 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by Estonia (25%) and Lithuania (12%). In all, 41 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most birch logs (small)?
Sweden imported $60.0 million in 2024, 48% of world imports, ahead of Finland (30%) and Poland (10%). The top three importers together take 88%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in birch logs (small)?
It was worth $125.6 million in 2024, about 1.33 million tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $186.5 million. 41 countries reported exports and 49 reported imports.
What is the average price of birch logs (small) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Lithuania averaged $0.22 per kg and Estonia $0.08 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for birch logs (small)?
The HS code for birch logs (small) is subheading 4403.96, 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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