Prefabricated wooden building trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in prefabricated wooden building was worth $1.71 billion in 2024, about 614.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017, and down 18% 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 | $1.71B | 614.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.08B | 722.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.28B | 907.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.12B | 1.02M t |
| 2020 | $1.62B | 781.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.71B | 815.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.78B | 810.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.65B | 786.1K t |
Top prefabricated wooden building exporting countries
Exports are led by Estonia (19%), Lithuania (9%) and Poland (9%). 121 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 37%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Estonia | $328.7M | 19% |
| Lithuania | $156.3M | 9.2% |
| Poland | $150.6M | 8.8% |
| Canada | $101.2M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $98.0M | 5.7% |
| China | $79.0M | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $58.2M | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $57.4M | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $54.4M | 3.2% |
| Austria | $52.1M | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $52.1M | 3.1% |
| Latvia | $49.8M | 2.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (15%), the United States (15%) and Norway (9%). 190 countries imported it, and the top three take 39% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $254.8M | 15% |
| United States | $253.1M | 15% |
| Norway | $153.9M | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $128.9M | 7.6% |
| France | $98.7M | 5.8% |
| Switzerland | $82.1M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $79.5M | 4.7% |
| Sweden | $73.7M | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $61.5M | 3.6% |
| Ireland | $44.0M | 2.6% |
| Austria | $42.6M | 2.5% |
| Iceland | $39.6M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.78 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $3.83 per kg and Lithuania $2.45 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 9406.10: Buildings: prefabricated, of wood. HS 9406 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most prefabricated wooden building?
Estonia exported $328.7 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Lithuania (9%) and Poland (9%). In all, 121 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most prefabricated wooden building?
Germany imported $254.8 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of the United States (15%) and Norway (9%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in prefabricated wooden building?
It was worth $1.71 billion in 2024, about 614.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.28 billion. 121 countries reported exports and 190 reported imports.
What is the average price of prefabricated wooden building per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.78 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $3.83 per kg and Lithuania $2.45 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 prefabricated wooden building?
The HS code for prefabricated wooden building is subheading 9406.10, in chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9406 page.
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