Particle board and wood treatment machinery trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in particle board and wood treatment machinery was worth $902.1 million in 2024, about 90.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017, and down 21% 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 | $902.1M | 90.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.15B | 108.9K t |
| 2022 | $891.6M | 94.7K t |
| 2021 | $972.1M | 86.2K t |
| 2020 | $684.9M | 75.8K t |
| 2019 | $929.9M | 98.1K t |
| 2018 | $887.9M | 82.4K t |
| 2017 | $910.5M | 92.6K t |
Top particle board and wood treatment machinery exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (39%), China (21%) and Italy (15%). 84 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 75%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $353.5M | 39% |
| China | $193.4M | 21% |
| Italy | $132.3M | 15% |
| Sweden | $28.0M | 3.1% |
| Austria | $20.6M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $19.5M | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $15.3M | 1.7% |
| Estonia | $15.1M | 1.7% |
| Finland | $13.4M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $12.5M | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $11.8M | 1.3% |
| Poland | $7.6M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are New Zealand (7%), Mexico (7%) and the United States (7%). 174 countries imported it, and the top three take 21% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $67.3M | 7.5% |
| Mexico | $60.9M | 6.8% |
| United States | $60.4M | 6.7% |
| India | $58.2M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $51.7M | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $49.8M | 5.5% |
| Canada | $47.9M | 5.3% |
| China | $42.0M | 4.7% |
| France | $36.5M | 4% |
| Vietnam | $31.3M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $28.5M | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $26.2M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $41.35 per kg and China $4.85 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 Particle board and wood treatment machinery (HS 8479.30) 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 8479.30: Machinery and mechanical appliances: presses for the manufacture of particle or fibre building board of wood or other ligneous materials and other machinery for treating wood or cork. HS 8479 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most particle board and wood treatment machinery?
Germany exported $353.5 million in 2024, 39% of the world total, followed by China (21%) and Italy (15%). In all, 84 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most particle board and wood treatment machinery?
New Zealand imported $67.3 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (7%) and the United States (7%). The top three importers together take 21%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in particle board and wood treatment machinery?
It was worth $902.1 million in 2024, about 90.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.15 billion. 84 countries reported exports and 174 reported imports.
What is the average price of particle board and wood treatment machinery per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $41.35 per kg and China $4.85 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 particle board and wood treatment machinery?
The HS code for particle board and wood treatment machinery is subheading 8479.30, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8479 page.
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