Softwood poles trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in softwood poles was worth $191.9 million in 2024, about 337.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 8% 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 | $191.9M | 337.3K t |
| 2023 | $198.9M | 362.2K t |
| 2022 | $211.4M | 409.2K t |
| 2021 | $228.5M | 530.1K t |
| 2020 | $179.8M | 586.0K t |
| 2019 | $193.9M | 747.3K t |
| 2018 | $200.6M | 720.2K t |
| 2017 | $178.3M | 631.1K t |
Top softwood poles exporting countries
Poland is the largest exporter with 17% of world exports, followed by Latvia and the United States. The top three supply 42% between them, out of 93 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $32.3M | 17% |
| Latvia | $30.8M | 16% |
| United States | $18.1M | 9.4% |
| Canada | $12.4M | 6.5% |
| Lithuania | $10.3M | 5.3% |
| Sweden | $9.7M | 5% |
| Estonia | $8.3M | 4.3% |
| Ukraine | $7.9M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $5.5M | 2.9% |
| Portugal | $5.5M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $5.0M | 2.6% |
| Finland | $4.6M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United Kingdom is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of France and Ireland. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 41% across 153 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $36.0M | 19% |
| France | $21.5M | 11% |
| Ireland | $20.9M | 11% |
| United States | $14.0M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $9.9M | 5.1% |
| Spain | $9.7M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $6.3M | 3.3% |
| Denmark | $6.3M | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $6.3M | 3.3% |
| Latvia | $6.0M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $5.8M | 3% |
| Switzerland | $4.2M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.03 per kg and Ukraine $0.32 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 4404.10: Wood: coniferous, split poles, piles, pickets, stakes, pointed but not sawn lengthwise: sticks for umbrellas, tool handles etc, roughly trimmed but not turned or bent: chipwood etc, hoopwood. HS 4404 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most softwood poles?
Poland exported $32.3 million in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by Latvia (16%) and the United States (9%). In all, 93 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most softwood poles?
The United Kingdom imported $36.0 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of France (11%) and Ireland (11%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in softwood poles?
It was worth $191.9 million in 2024, about 337.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 8% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $228.5 million. 93 countries reported exports and 153 reported imports.
What is the average price of softwood poles per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.03 per kg and Ukraine $0.32 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 poles?
The HS code for softwood poles is subheading 4404.10, 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 4404 page.
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