Softwood logs (small, other species) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in softwood logs (small, other species) was worth $237.4 million in 2024, about 1.87 million tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017, and up 27% 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 | $237.4M | 1.87M t |
| 2023 | $187.5M | 1.35M t |
| 2022 | $213.0M | 1.25M t |
| 2021 | $211.7M | 1.46M t |
| 2020 | $180.5M | 1.40M t |
| 2019 | $227.5M | 1.56M t |
| 2018 | $244.4M | 1.64M t |
| 2017 | $223.8M | 1.52M t |
Top softwood logs (small, other species) exporting countries
Exports are led by Japan (13%), Latvia (13%) and Poland (12%). 63 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 39%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $31.9M | 14% |
| Latvia | $31.8M | 13% |
| Poland | $28.4M | 12% |
| Germany | $19.9M | 8.4% |
| United States | $16.6M | 7% |
| Canada | $14.8M | 6.2% |
| Colombia | $13.9M | 5.8% |
| Estonia | $11.1M | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $9.7M | 4.1% |
| South Africa | $7.6M | 3.2% |
| Norway | $7.4M | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | $7.2M | 3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Sweden is the biggest buyer with 29% of world imports, ahead of China and Belgium. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 63% across 93 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $69.3M | 29% |
| China | $62.7M | 26% |
| Belgium | $16.5M | 7% |
| France | $15.1M | 6.4% |
| United States | $10.2M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $10.2M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $8.3M | 3.5% |
| Austria | $5.9M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $5.5M | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $3.8M | 1.6% |
| India | $3.5M | 1.5% |
| Mozambique | $3.3M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Colombia averaged $0.30 per kg and Estonia $0.09 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 4403.26: Wood: coniferous species n.e.c in headings 4403.22 or 4403.24, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm. HS 4403 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most softwood logs (small, other species)?
Japan exported $31.9 million in 2024, 13% of the world total, followed by Latvia (13%) and Poland (12%). In all, 63 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most softwood logs (small, other species)?
Sweden imported $69.3 million in 2024, 29% of world imports, ahead of China (26%) and Belgium (7%). The top three importers together take 63%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in softwood logs (small, other species)?
It was worth $237.4 million in 2024, about 1.87 million tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $244.4 million. 63 countries reported exports and 93 reported imports.
What is the average price of softwood logs (small, other species) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Colombia averaged $0.30 per kg and Estonia $0.09 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for softwood logs (small, other species)?
The HS code for softwood logs (small, other species) is subheading 4403.26, 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 4403 page.
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