Sawn tropical wood (virola, imbuia, balsa) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sawn tropical wood (virola, imbuia, balsa) was worth $169.4 million in 2024, about 32.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017, and up 8% 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 | $169.4M | 32.9K t |
| 2023 | $156.7M | 52.1K t |
| 2022 | $112.2M | 35.9K t |
| 2021 | $177.1M | 60.3K t |
| 2020 | $308.3M | 88.9K t |
| 2019 | $183.5M | 50.3K t |
| 2018 | $154.2M | 44.5K t |
| 2017 | $141.4M | 38.0K t |
Top sawn tropical wood (virola, imbuia, balsa) exporting countries
Ecuador is the largest exporter with 38% of world exports, followed by Papua New Guinea and Poland. The top three supply 70% between them, out of 58 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | $64.7M | 38% |
| Papua New Guinea | $31.5M | 19% |
| Poland | $22.2M | 13% |
| Spain | $19.0M | 11% |
| United States | $13.0M | 7.7% |
| China | $4.6M | 2.7% |
| Denmark | $3.8M | 2.2% |
| Brazil | $3.6M | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $2.0M | 1.2% |
| Peru | $1.2M | 0.7% |
| Colombia | $1.1M | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | $679K | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of China and Denmark. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 50% across 80 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $31.6M | 19% |
| China | $30.4M | 18% |
| Denmark | $23.5M | 14% |
| Poland | $16.2M | 9.6% |
| Mexico | $16.0M | 9.4% |
| United Kingdom | $14.2M | 8.4% |
| United States | $13.7M | 8.1% |
| France | $9.9M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $4.5M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $2.9M | 1.7% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $754K | 0.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $17.94 per kg and Denmark $2.17 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 4407.22: Wood, tropical: virola, imbuia and balsa, 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 tropical wood (virola, imbuia, balsa)?
Ecuador exported $64.7 million in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by Papua New Guinea (19%) and Poland (13%). In all, 58 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sawn tropical wood (virola, imbuia, balsa)?
India imported $31.6 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of China (18%) and Denmark (14%). The top three importers together take 50%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sawn tropical wood (virola, imbuia, balsa)?
It was worth $169.4 million in 2024, about 32.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017. The peak year was 2020 at $308.3 million. 58 countries reported exports and 80 reported imports.
What is the average price of sawn tropical wood (virola, imbuia, balsa) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $17.94 per kg and Denmark $2.17 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 (virola, imbuia, balsa)?
The HS code for sawn tropical wood (virola, imbuia, balsa) is subheading 4407.22, 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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