Hardwood poles trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hardwood poles was worth $102.1 million in 2024, about 145.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017, and up 0% 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 | $102.1M | 145.9K t |
| 2023 | $102.1M | 155.5K t |
| 2022 | $113.8M | 231.7K t |
| 2021 | $117.2M | 183.8K t |
| 2020 | $112.9M | 190.4K t |
| 2019 | $118.6M | 298.4K t |
| 2018 | $130.9M | 262.6K t |
| 2017 | $87.5M | 248.7K t |
Top hardwood poles exporting countries
Exports are led by Hungary (11%), France (10%) and China (5%). 107 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 27%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $11.5M | 11% |
| France | $10.1M | 9.9% |
| China | $5.5M | 5.4% |
| Portugal | $4.9M | 4.8% |
| Romania | $4.1M | 4% |
| Belgium | $4.0M | 3.9% |
| Russia | $4.0M | 3.9% |
| Uganda | $3.7M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $3.3M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $3.3M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.2M | 3.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the Netherlands (14%), France (10%) and Belgium (8%). 169 countries imported it, and the top three take 32% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $14.5M | 14% |
| France | $10.2M | 10% |
| Belgium | $7.9M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 6.7% |
| China | $6.0M | 5.8% |
| Denmark | $5.9M | 5.8% |
| Switzerland | $4.5M | 4.4% |
| Poland | $4.5M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 2.8% |
| Rwanda | $2.4M | 2.4% |
| Austria | $2.4M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $3.84 per kg and Russia $0.29 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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The shipment records behind Hardwood poles (HS 4404.20) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 4404.20: Wood: non-coniferous, split poles, piles, pickets, stakes, pointed but not sawn lengthwise: sticks for umbrellas, tool handles etc, roughly trimmed but not turned or bent: chipwood etc, hoopwood. HS 4404 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hardwood poles?
Hungary exported $11.5 million in 2024, 11% of the world total, followed by France (10%) and China (5%). In all, 107 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hardwood poles?
The Netherlands imported $14.5 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of France (10%) and Belgium (8%). 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 hardwood poles?
It was worth $102.1 million in 2024, about 145.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $130.9 million. 107 countries reported exports and 169 reported imports.
What is the average price of hardwood poles per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $3.84 per kg and Russia $0.29 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 hardwood poles?
The HS code for hardwood poles is subheading 4404.20, 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 4404 page.
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