Sawn softwood boards (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sawn softwood boards (other) was worth $3.02 billion in 2024, about 6.08 million tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $3.02B | 6.08M t |
| 2023 | $3.04B | 5.56M t |
| 2022 | $4.57B | 6.85M t |
| 2021 | $15.12B | 24.11M t |
| 2020 | $9.42B | 19.24M t |
| 2019 | $7.84B | 16.45M t |
| 2018 | $8.36B | 14.03M t |
| 2017 | $2.57B | 6.63M t |
Top sawn softwood boards (other) exporting countries
Exports are led by Canada (48%), Russia (11%) and the United States (6%). 118 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 66%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.46B | 48% |
| Russia | $330.9M | 11% |
| United States | $186.5M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $129.5M | 4.3% |
| Finland | $115.0M | 3.8% |
| Latvia | $108.1M | 3.6% |
| Sweden | $102.5M | 3.4% |
| Austria | $96.8M | 3.2% |
| France | $68.9M | 2.3% |
| China | $55.1M | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | $52.1M | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $42.5M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 40% of world imports, ahead of China and Germany. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 57% across 182 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.20B | 40% |
| China | $375.5M | 12% |
| Germany | $134.8M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $125.0M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $109.4M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $106.5M | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $88.7M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $80.6M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $71.1M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $61.8M | 2.1% |
| Austria | $49.5M | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $48.1M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $0.74 per kg and Russia $0.26 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 4407.19: Wood: coniferous species, other than of pine (Pinus spp.) or fir (Abies spp.) or 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 softwood boards (other)?
Canada exported $1.46 billion in 2024, 48% of the world total, followed by Russia (11%) and the United States (6%). In all, 118 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sawn softwood boards (other)?
The United States imported $1.20 billion in 2024, 40% of world imports, ahead of China (12%) and Germany (4%). The top three importers together take 57%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sawn softwood boards (other)?
It was worth $3.02 billion in 2024, about 6.08 million tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $15.12 billion. 118 countries reported exports and 182 reported imports.
What is the average price of sawn softwood boards (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $0.74 per kg and Russia $0.26 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 softwood boards (other)?
The HS code for sawn softwood boards (other) is subheading 4407.19, 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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