Shaped softwood trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in shaped softwood was worth $2.58 billion in 2024, about 1.80 million tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017, and up 0% 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 | $2.58B | 1.80M t |
| 2023 | $2.57B | 1.69M t |
| 2022 | $3.67B | 2.36M t |
| 2021 | $3.56B | 2.58M t |
| 2020 | $2.43B | 2.08M t |
| 2019 | $2.30B | 1.96M t |
| 2018 | $2.35B | 1.96M t |
| 2017 | $2.19B | 1.92M t |
Top shaped softwood exporting countries
Brazil is the largest exporter with 15% of world exports, followed by Chile and Estonia. The top three supply 33% between them, out of 119 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $391.0M | 15% |
| Chile | $268.8M | 10% |
| Estonia | $194.3M | 7.5% |
| China | $190.1M | 7.4% |
| Poland | $161.1M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $154.1M | 6% |
| Mexico | $123.7M | 4.8% |
| Austria | $103.5M | 4% |
| Canada | $86.5M | 3.4% |
| Vietnam | $84.7M | 3.3% |
| Finland | $75.2M | 2.9% |
| New Zealand | $64.8M | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (45%), Australia (6%) and Germany (5%). 208 countries imported it, and the top three take 56% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.15B | 45% |
| Australia | $150.4M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $134.0M | 5.2% |
| France | $131.4M | 5.1% |
| Canada | $76.9M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $76.2M | 3% |
| Norway | $64.6M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $59.8M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $53.0M | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $49.4M | 1.9% |
| Austria | $49.3M | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $41.6M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Chile averaged $1.82 per kg and Austria $1.18 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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The shipment records behind Shaped softwood (HS 4409.10) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 4409.10: Wood: coniferous (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed. HS 4409 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most shaped softwood?
Brazil exported $391.0 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by Chile (10%) and Estonia (8%). In all, 119 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most shaped softwood?
The United States imported $1.15 billion in 2024, 45% of world imports, ahead of Australia (6%) and Germany (5%). The top three importers together take 56%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in shaped softwood?
It was worth $2.58 billion in 2024, about 1.80 million tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $3.67 billion. 119 countries reported exports and 208 reported imports.
What is the average price of shaped softwood per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Chile averaged $1.82 per kg and Austria $1.18 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 shaped softwood?
The HS code for shaped softwood is subheading 4409.10, 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 4409 page.
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