Fuel wood and wood waste trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fuel wood and wood waste was worth $14.22 billion in 2024, about 93.15 million tonnes. That is an increase of 57% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $14.22B | 93.15M t |
| 2023 | $14.12B | 84.61M t |
| 2022 | $15.46B | 92.87M t |
| 2021 | $11.54B | 91.50M t |
| 2020 | $10.25B | 82.75M t |
| 2019 | $11.40B | 88.21M t |
| 2018 | $11.01B | 86.58M t |
| 2017 | $9.07B | 76.39M t |
Top fuel wood and wood waste exporting countries
Exports are led by Vietnam (29%), the United States (18%) and Latvia (5%). 147 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 52%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $4.12B | 29% |
| United States | $2.56B | 18% |
| Latvia | $710.8M | 5% |
| Canada | $655.8M | 4.6% |
| Australia | $648.9M | 4.6% |
| Thailand | $535.1M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $499.6M | 3.5% |
| Estonia | $367.2M | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $284.0M | 2% |
| Brazil | $261.2M | 1.8% |
| Austria | $234.1M | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $232.8M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Japan (22%), China (19%) and the United Kingdom (15%). 195 countries imported it, and the top three take 56% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.12B | 22% |
| China | $2.72B | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $2.15B | 15% |
| Denmark | $806.5M | 5.7% |
| South Korea | $627.7M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $573.5M | 4% |
| France | $517.8M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $407.0M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $327.7M | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $326.5M | 2.3% |
| Indonesia | $268.7M | 1.9% |
| Austria | $260.8M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $0.19 per kg and Thailand $0.12 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: Fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms; wood in chip or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms. HS 4401 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fuel wood and wood waste?
Vietnam exported $4.12 billion in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by the United States (18%) and Latvia (5%). In all, 147 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fuel wood and wood waste?
Japan imported $3.12 billion in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of China (19%) and the United Kingdom (15%). The top three importers together take 56%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fuel wood and wood waste?
It was worth $14.22 billion in 2024, about 93.15 million tonnes. That is an increase of 57% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $15.46 billion. 147 countries reported exports and 195 reported imports.
What is the average price of fuel wood and wood waste per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $0.19 per kg and Thailand $0.12 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 fuel wood and wood waste?
The HS code for fuel wood and wood waste is heading 4401, in chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 4401 page.
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