Sawn sapelli boards trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sawn sapelli boards was worth $279.5 million in 2024, about 243.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $279.5M | 243.4K t |
| 2023 | $292.2M | 273.5K t |
| 2022 | $307.0M | 287.0K t |
| 2021 | $257.3M | 253.7K t |
| 2020 | $228.4M | 248.4K t |
| 2019 | $264.4M | 322.1K t |
| 2018 | $242.8M | 233.2K t |
| 2017 | $248.2M | 243.6K t |
Top sawn sapelli boards exporting countries
Exports are led by Cameroon (42%), the Republic of the Congo (28%) and the DR Congo (7%). 61 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 76%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | $117.5M | 42% |
| Republic of the Congo | $77.9M | 28% |
| DR Congo | $18.4M | 6.6% |
| Belgium | $16.7M | 6% |
| Italy | $7.6M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $6.3M | 2.2% |
| Central African Republic | $5.9M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $5.1M | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.7M | 1% |
| United States | $2.6M | 0.9% |
| France | $1.9M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (18%), the United Kingdom (16%) and the United States (15%). 97 countries imported it, and the top three take 49% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $51.0M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $45.8M | 16% |
| United States | $41.4M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $40.2M | 14% |
| Malaysia | $19.1M | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $13.1M | 4.7% |
| Ireland | $10.3M | 3.7% |
| Canada | $8.2M | 2.9% |
| France | $7.2M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $6.0M | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $5.1M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $4.3M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.83 per kg and the Central African Republic $0.91 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 4407.27: Wood, tropical: sapelli, 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 sapelli boards?
Cameroon exported $117.5 million in 2024, 42% of the world total, followed by the Republic of the Congo (28%) and the DR Congo (7%). In all, 61 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sawn sapelli boards?
China imported $51.0 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (16%) and the United States (15%). The top three importers together take 49%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sawn sapelli boards?
It was worth $279.5 million in 2024, about 243.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $307.0 million. 61 countries reported exports and 97 reported imports.
What is the average price of sawn sapelli boards per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.83 per kg and the Central African Republic $0.91 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 sapelli boards?
The HS code for sawn sapelli boards is subheading 4407.27, 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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