Firewood (coniferous) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in firewood (coniferous) was worth $181.5 million in 2024, about 1.48 million tonnes. That is an increase of 16% 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 | $181.5M | 1.48M t |
| 2023 | $217.6M | 1.78M t |
| 2022 | $267.3M | 1.62M t |
| 2021 | $217.4M | 1.78M t |
| 2020 | $162.2M | 1.44M t |
| 2019 | $171.5M | 1.63M t |
| 2018 | $194.4M | 1.67M t |
| 2017 | $156.4M | 1.77M t |
Top firewood (coniferous) exporting countries
Latvia is the largest exporter with 15% of world exports, followed by Ukraine and France. The top three supply 30% between them, out of 83 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Latvia | $26.5M | 15% |
| Ukraine | $14.9M | 8.2% |
| France | $13.1M | 7.2% |
| South Africa | $11.2M | 6.2% |
| Belgium | $8.6M | 4.8% |
| Lithuania | $8.5M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $7.5M | 4.1% |
| Estonia | $7.2M | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $6.9M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $6.6M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $6.3M | 3.5% |
| Hungary | $5.3M | 2.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Sweden is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of Romania and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 108 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $26.0M | 14% |
| Romania | $20.1M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $12.3M | 6.8% |
| Austria | $11.3M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $10.7M | 5.9% |
| Belgium | $9.7M | 5.3% |
| France | $8.9M | 4.9% |
| Eswatini | $8.9M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $8.7M | 4.8% |
| Finland | $8.5M | 4.7% |
| United States | $7.7M | 4.3% |
| Norway | $5.6M | 3.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Latvia averaged $0.24 per kg and South Africa $0.05 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 4401.11: Wood: for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, coniferous. HS 4401 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most firewood (coniferous)?
Latvia exported $26.5 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by Ukraine (8%) and France (7%). In all, 83 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most firewood (coniferous)?
Sweden imported $26.0 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Romania (11%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in firewood (coniferous)?
It was worth $181.5 million in 2024, about 1.48 million tonnes. That is an increase of 16% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $267.3 million. 83 countries reported exports and 108 reported imports.
What is the average price of firewood (coniferous) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Latvia averaged $0.24 per kg and South Africa $0.05 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 firewood (coniferous)?
The HS code for firewood (coniferous) is subheading 4401.11, 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 4401 page.
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