Fir and spruce logs (small) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fir and spruce logs (small) was worth $305.9 million in 2024, about 2.56 million tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $305.9M | 2.56M t |
| 2023 | $318.2M | 2.36M t |
| 2022 | $366.8M | 3.21M t |
| 2021 | $351.3M | 4.12M t |
| 2020 | $287.3M | 3.32M t |
| 2019 | $309.9M | 3.26M t |
| 2018 | $332.8M | 3.65M t |
| 2017 | $288.7M | 3.40M t |
Top fir and spruce logs (small) exporting countries
Exports are led by Sweden (14%), Latvia (12%) and Norway (12%). 44 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 37%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $42.5M | 14% |
| Latvia | $35.7M | 12% |
| Norway | $35.3M | 12% |
| Germany | $24.7M | 8.1% |
| Finland | $18.9M | 6.2% |
| Czech Republic | $17.8M | 5.8% |
| Slovakia | $17.6M | 5.8% |
| Estonia | $17.0M | 5.6% |
| United States | $14.3M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $12.0M | 3.9% |
| France | $10.4M | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $9.2M | 3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Sweden (23%), the United States (13%) and China (13%). 71 countries imported it, and the top three take 49% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $69.4M | 23% |
| United States | $40.1M | 13% |
| China | $39.3M | 13% |
| Austria | $22.3M | 7.3% |
| Finland | $16.4M | 5.4% |
| Czech Republic | $14.9M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $14.0M | 4.6% |
| Estonia | $7.6M | 2.5% |
| Hungary | $7.1M | 2.3% |
| Latvia | $6.8M | 2.2% |
| Norway | $6.7M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $6.7M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Finland averaged $0.30 per kg and Norway $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 4403.24: 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 less than 15 cm. HS 4403 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fir and spruce logs (small)?
Sweden exported $42.5 million in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by Latvia (12%) and Norway (12%). In all, 44 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fir and spruce logs (small)?
Sweden imported $69.4 million in 2024, 23% of world imports, ahead of the United States (13%) and China (13%). The top three importers together take 49%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fir and spruce logs (small)?
It was worth $305.9 million in 2024, about 2.56 million tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $366.8 million. 44 countries reported exports and 71 reported imports.
What is the average price of fir and spruce logs (small) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Finland averaged $0.30 per kg and Norway $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 fir and spruce logs (small)?
The HS code for fir and spruce logs (small) is subheading 4403.24, 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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