Sawn beech boards trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sawn beech boards was worth $866.0 million in 2024, about 1.51 million tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017, and down 5% 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 | $866.0M | 1.51M t |
| 2023 | $912.1M | 1.62M t |
| 2022 | $1.09B | 1.82M t |
| 2021 | $1.04B | 2.18M t |
| 2020 | $825.1M | 1.86M t |
| 2019 | $887.0M | 2.04M t |
| 2018 | $964.6M | 2.08M t |
| 2017 | $914.5M | 2.12M t |
Top sawn beech boards exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by Croatia and Romania. The top three supply 54% between them, out of 73 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $207.1M | 24% |
| Croatia | $146.5M | 17% |
| Romania | $118.2M | 14% |
| Serbia | $57.3M | 6.6% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $55.6M | 6.4% |
| France | $53.2M | 6.1% |
| Poland | $34.7M | 4% |
| Slovakia | $31.6M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $31.4M | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $22.2M | 2.6% |
| Slovenia | $17.6M | 2% |
| Austria | $16.8M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 28% of world imports, ahead of Egypt and Italy. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 42% across 118 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $238.3M | 28% |
| Egypt | $77.8M | 9% |
| Italy | $44.4M | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35.9M | 4.1% |
| United States | $35.3M | 4.1% |
| Morocco | $33.7M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $32.9M | 3.8% |
| Iran | $29.8M | 3.4% |
| France | $28.0M | 3.2% |
| Algeria | $27.9M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $23.7M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $22.8M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $0.73 per kg and France $0.49 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 4407.92: Wood: beech (Fagus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm. HS 4407 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sawn beech boards?
Germany exported $207.1 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by Croatia (17%) and Romania (14%). In all, 73 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sawn beech boards?
China imported $238.3 million in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of Egypt (9%) and Italy (5%). The top three importers together take 42%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sawn beech boards?
It was worth $866.0 million in 2024, about 1.51 million tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.09 billion. 73 countries reported exports and 118 reported imports.
What is the average price of sawn beech boards per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $0.73 per kg and France $0.49 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 sawn beech boards?
The HS code for sawn beech boards is subheading 4407.92, 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 4407 page.
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