Sawn tropical wood (other species) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sawn tropical wood (other species) was worth $3.05 billion in 2024, about 5.89 million tonnes. That is a fall of 15% 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 | $3.05B | 5.89M t |
| 2023 | $3.18B | 5.98M t |
| 2022 | $3.30B | 6.27M t |
| 2021 | $3.16B | 5.66M t |
| 2020 | $2.80B | 5.31M t |
| 2019 | $3.14B | 5.74M t |
| 2018 | $3.70B | 5.10M t |
| 2017 | $3.61B | 4.96M t |
Top sawn tropical wood (other species) exporting countries
Exports are led by Thailand (42%), Gabon (11%) and Cameroon (7%). 130 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 61%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.29B | 42% |
| Gabon | $338.6M | 11% |
| Cameroon | $223.9M | 7.3% |
| Malaysia | $187.2M | 6.1% |
| Brazil | $99.4M | 3.3% |
| Myanmar | $81.7M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $81.3M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $79.5M | 2.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $60.4M | 2% |
| Philippines | $46.7M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $39.6M | 1.3% |
| Ghana | $36.6M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (60%), India (6%) and Belgium (4%). 173 countries imported it, and the top three take 70% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.82B | 60% |
| India | $186.1M | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $125.6M | 4.1% |
| United States | $110.0M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $94.1M | 3.1% |
| France | $82.0M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $68.3M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $42.6M | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $39.9M | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $37.9M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $31.0M | 1% |
| Yemen | $24.7M | 0.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $1.19 per kg and Thailand $0.35 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 4407.29: Wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm. HS 4407 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sawn tropical wood (other species)?
Thailand exported $1.29 billion in 2024, 42% of the world total, followed by Gabon (11%) and Cameroon (7%). In all, 130 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sawn tropical wood (other species)?
China imported $1.82 billion in 2024, 60% of world imports, ahead of India (6%) and Belgium (4%). The top three importers together take 70%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sawn tropical wood (other species)?
It was worth $3.05 billion in 2024, about 5.89 million tonnes. That is a fall of 15% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $3.70 billion. 130 countries reported exports and 173 reported imports.
What is the average price of sawn tropical wood (other species) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $1.19 per kg and Thailand $0.35 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 tropical wood (other species)?
The HS code for sawn tropical wood (other species) is subheading 4407.29, 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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