Sawn iroko boards trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sawn iroko boards was worth $122.0 million in 2024, about 100.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 54% since 2017, and up 15% 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 | $122.0M | 100.0K t |
| 2023 | $106.0M | 112.2K t |
| 2022 | $92.2M | 103.4K t |
| 2021 | $83.1M | 91.0K t |
| 2020 | $76.1M | 92.6K t |
| 2019 | $82.2M | 97.6K t |
| 2018 | $88.6M | 79.4K t |
| 2017 | $79.4M | 77.8K t |
Top sawn iroko boards exporting countries
Exports are led by Cameroon (59%), Cote d'Ivoire (5%) and the Republic of the Congo (5%). 61 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 68%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | $71.6M | 59% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $6.1M | 5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $5.8M | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $4.3M | 3.5% |
| Gabon | $3.8M | 3.2% |
| Ghana | $3.5M | 2.9% |
| Angola | $3.5M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $2.8M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 1.9% |
| DR Congo | $2.2M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Spain is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of Turkey and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 48% across 92 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $24.6M | 20% |
| Turkey | $20.4M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $13.6M | 11% |
| Italy | $6.7M | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $6.5M | 5.3% |
| Greece | $5.4M | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.4M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $4.0M | 3.3% |
| United States | $3.4M | 2.8% |
| Ireland | $3.2M | 2.6% |
| France | $2.9M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $2.28 per kg and Angola $0.83 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 4407.28: Wood, tropical: iroko, 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 iroko boards?
Cameroon exported $71.6 million in 2024, 59% of the world total, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (5%) and the Republic of the Congo (5%). In all, 61 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sawn iroko boards?
Spain imported $24.6 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Turkey (17%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three importers together take 48%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sawn iroko boards?
It was worth $122.0 million in 2024, about 100.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 54% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 61 countries reported exports and 92 reported imports.
What is the average price of sawn iroko boards per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $2.28 per kg and Angola $0.83 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for sawn iroko boards?
The HS code for sawn iroko boards is subheading 4407.28, 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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