Sawn birch boards trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sawn birch boards was worth $240.0 million in 2024, about 513.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017, and down 24% 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 | $240.0M | 513.5K t |
| 2023 | $315.3M | 632.7K t |
| 2022 | $489.5M | 932.3K t |
| 2021 | $387.0M | 1.11M t |
| 2020 | $239.6M | 842.5K t |
| 2019 | $245.1M | 1.34M t |
| 2018 | $250.6M | 1.00M t |
| 2017 | $183.2M | 770.9K t |
Top sawn birch boards exporting countries
Russia is the largest exporter with 46% of world exports, followed by China and Canada. The top three supply 69% between them, out of 60 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $109.2M | 46% |
| China | $40.5M | 17% |
| Canada | $17.0M | 7.1% |
| Latvia | $15.7M | 6.5% |
| Estonia | $15.5M | 6.5% |
| Vietnam | $7.1M | 3% |
| Finland | $6.4M | 2.7% |
| United States | $4.0M | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | $4.0M | 1.7% |
| Poland | $3.6M | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $3.0M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 43% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Vietnam. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 68% across 78 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $103.7M | 43% |
| United States | $33.9M | 14% |
| Vietnam | $24.4M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $15.9M | 6.6% |
| Malaysia | $9.5M | 4% |
| Estonia | $7.8M | 3.2% |
| Cambodia | $7.3M | 3% |
| Thailand | $3.9M | 1.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.9M | 1.2% |
| Japan | $2.7M | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $2.5M | 1% |
| Canada | $2.4M | 1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $1.16 per kg and Russia $0.31 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 4407.96: Wood: of birch (Betula spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed. HS 4407 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sawn birch boards?
Russia exported $109.2 million in 2024, 46% of the world total, followed by China (17%) and Canada (7%). In all, 60 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sawn birch boards?
China imported $103.7 million in 2024, 43% of world imports, ahead of the United States (14%) and Vietnam (10%). The top three importers together take 68%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sawn birch boards?
It was worth $240.0 million in 2024, about 513.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $489.5 million. 60 countries reported exports and 78 reported imports.
What is the average price of sawn birch boards per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $1.16 per kg and Russia $0.31 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 birch boards?
The HS code for sawn birch boards is subheading 4407.96, 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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