Rough wood trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in rough wood was worth $12.91 billion in 2024, about 85.63 million tonnes. That is a fall of 23% 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 | $12.91B | 85.63M t |
| 2023 | $12.88B | 83.82M t |
| 2022 | $15.60B | 97.09M t |
| 2021 | $17.40B | 132.97M t |
| 2020 | $13.84B | 116.09M t |
| 2019 | $15.74B | 120.57M t |
| 2018 | $17.99B | 114.96M t |
| 2017 | $16.66B | 109.86M t |
Top rough wood exporting countries
Exports are led by New Zealand (14%), the United States (14%) and Germany (7%). 151 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 35%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $1.85B | 14% |
| United States | $1.80B | 14% |
| Germany | $902.7M | 7% |
| Papua New Guinea | $513.4M | 4% |
| Poland | $474.8M | 3.7% |
| Latvia | $471.2M | 3.7% |
| France | $469.4M | 3.6% |
| Norway | $440.5M | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $433.9M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $424.5M | 3.3% |
| Solomon Isds | $291.3M | 2.3% |
| Slovakia | $243.9M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (41%), Sweden (7%) and India (7%). 200 countries imported it, and the top three take 55% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.35B | 42% |
| Sweden | $874.3M | 6.8% |
| India | $867.7M | 6.7% |
| Austria | $767.8M | 6% |
| Germany | $453.4M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $434.9M | 3.4% |
| Vietnam | $315.0M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $282.4M | 2.2% |
| Finland | $269.8M | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $262.5M | 2% |
| Belgium | $237.7M | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $223.7M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Papua New Guinea averaged $0.25 per kg and Norway $0.10 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 4403: Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared. HS 4403 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most rough wood?
New Zealand exported $1.85 billion in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by the United States (14%) and Germany (7%). In all, 151 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most rough wood?
China imported $5.35 billion in 2024, 41% of world imports, ahead of Sweden (7%) and India (7%). The top three importers together take 55%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in rough wood?
It was worth $12.91 billion in 2024, about 85.63 million tonnes. That is a fall of 23% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $17.99 billion. 151 countries reported exports and 200 reported imports.
What is the average price of rough wood per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Papua New Guinea averaged $0.25 per kg and Norway $0.10 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 rough wood?
The HS code for rough wood is heading 4403, 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 4403 page.
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