Sawn fir and spruce boards trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sawn fir and spruce boards was worth $15.23 billion in 2024, about 28.96 million tonnes. That is an increase of 64% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $15.23B | 28.96M t |
| 2023 | $15.57B | 29.41M t |
| 2022 | $22.90B | 34.69M t |
| 2021 | $15.51B | 25.64M t |
| 2020 | $10.12B | 25.64M t |
| 2019 | $9.91B | 25.90M t |
| 2018 | $10.33B | 23.34M t |
| 2017 | $9.30B | 23.35M t |
Top sawn fir and spruce boards exporting countries
Canada is the largest exporter with 31% of world exports, followed by Sweden and Germany. The top three supply 56% between them, out of 96 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.72B | 31% |
| Sweden | $2.13B | 14% |
| Germany | $1.69B | 11% |
| Austria | $1.41B | 9.3% |
| Russia | $1.28B | 8.4% |
| Finland | $1.05B | 6.9% |
| Czech Republic | $360.8M | 2.4% |
| Latvia | $323.4M | 2.1% |
| Norway | $262.1M | 1.7% |
| Romania | $259.7M | 1.7% |
| Slovenia | $211.0M | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $151.0M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 33% of world imports, ahead of China and the United Kingdom. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 51% across 177 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.04B | 33% |
| China | $1.49B | 9.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.19B | 7.8% |
| Italy | $863.1M | 5.7% |
| Japan | $726.1M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $725.2M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $550.6M | 3.6% |
| France | $486.1M | 3.2% |
| Austria | $369.8M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $226.9M | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $197.3M | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $192.8M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $0.59 per kg and Russia $0.42 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 4407.12: Wood: coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm. HS 4407 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sawn fir and spruce boards?
Canada exported $4.72 billion in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by Sweden (14%) and Germany (11%). In all, 96 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sawn fir and spruce boards?
The United States imported $5.04 billion in 2024, 33% of world imports, ahead of China (10%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three importers together take 51%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sawn fir and spruce boards?
It was worth $15.23 billion in 2024, about 28.96 million tonnes. That is an increase of 64% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $22.90 billion. 96 countries reported exports and 177 reported imports.
What is the average price of sawn fir and spruce boards per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $0.59 per kg and Russia $0.42 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 fir and spruce boards?
The HS code for sawn fir and spruce boards is subheading 4407.12, 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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