Fir and spruce logs (large) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fir and spruce logs (large) was worth $1.93 billion in 2024, about 16.05 million tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017, and down 12% 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 | $1.93B | 16.05M t |
| 2023 | $2.18B | 17.54M t |
| 2022 | $2.95B | 22.75M t |
| 2021 | $3.57B | 28.92M t |
| 2020 | $2.56B | 31.25M t |
| 2019 | $2.33B | 25.43M t |
| 2018 | $2.16B | 20.23M t |
| 2017 | $1.98B | 17.09M t |
Top fir and spruce logs (large) exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by the Czech Republic and Norway. The top three supply 50% between them, out of 52 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $527.5M | 27% |
| Czech Republic | $255.0M | 13% |
| Norway | $182.6M | 9.5% |
| United States | $140.0M | 7.3% |
| Slovakia | $83.3M | 4.3% |
| Poland | $72.2M | 3.8% |
| France | $66.7M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $64.7M | 3.4% |
| Slovenia | $62.2M | 3.2% |
| Latvia | $53.6M | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | $51.8M | 2.7% |
| Estonia | $43.7M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Austria (26%), China (17%) and Germany (10%). 72 countries imported it, and the top three take 53% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $507.4M | 26% |
| China | $329.7M | 17% |
| Germany | $186.0M | 9.7% |
| Sweden | $152.5M | 7.9% |
| Czech Republic | $117.2M | 6.1% |
| Canada | $86.8M | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $85.3M | 4.4% |
| Latvia | $48.6M | 2.5% |
| Finland | $42.5M | 2.2% |
| United States | $40.4M | 2.1% |
| Romania | $37.6M | 2% |
| Luxembourg | $33.4M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $0.14 per kg and France $0.10 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 4403.23: Wood: coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea 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 fir and spruce logs (large)?
Germany exported $527.5 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by the Czech Republic (13%) and Norway (9%). In all, 52 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fir and spruce logs (large)?
Austria imported $507.4 million in 2024, 26% of world imports, ahead of China (17%) and Germany (10%). The top three importers together take 53%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fir and spruce logs (large)?
It was worth $1.93 billion in 2024, about 16.05 million tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $3.57 billion. 52 countries reported exports and 72 reported imports.
What is the average price of fir and spruce logs (large) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $0.14 per kg and France $0.10 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for fir and spruce logs (large)?
The HS code for fir and spruce logs (large) is subheading 4403.23, 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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