Wafer board trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wafer board was worth $409.0 million in 2024, about 722.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 38% since 2017, and down 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 | $409.0M | 722.6K t |
| 2023 | $409.3M | 583.5K t |
| 2022 | $460.7M | 581.5K t |
| 2021 | $414.2M | 677.3K t |
| 2020 | $285.3M | 585.0K t |
| 2019 | $309.4M | 712.7K t |
| 2018 | $353.0M | 770.2K t |
| 2017 | $295.6M | 647.9K t |
Top wafer board exporting countries
Exports are led by Ecuador (44%), China (12%) and Poland (8%). 96 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 63%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | $180.3M | 44% |
| China | $47.0M | 12% |
| Poland | $31.9M | 7.8% |
| Thailand | $18.9M | 4.6% |
| Romania | $18.4M | 4.5% |
| Austria | $15.1M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $10.5M | 2.6% |
| Luxembourg | $8.0M | 2% |
| United States | $6.8M | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.6M | 1.4% |
| France | $5.5M | 1.3% |
| Bulgaria | $5.4M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Colombia (24%), Peru (16%) and China (16%). 185 countries imported it, and the top three take 56% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | $99.2M | 24% |
| Peru | $66.1M | 16% |
| China | $64.7M | 16% |
| United States | $27.4M | 6.7% |
| France | $10.9M | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $8.9M | 2.2% |
| Kuwait | $8.7M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7.2M | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $7.0M | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $6.3M | 1.6% |
| Canada | $6.1M | 1.5% |
| Sweden | $5.1M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.13 per kg and China $0.27 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 4410.19: Wafer board and similar board of wood n.e.c. in item no. 4410.1, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances. HS 4410 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wafer board?
Ecuador exported $180.3 million in 2024, 44% of the world total, followed by China (12%) and Poland (8%). In all, 96 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wafer board?
Colombia imported $99.2 million in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of Peru (16%) and China (16%). 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 wafer board?
It was worth $409.0 million in 2024, about 722.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 38% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $460.7 million. 96 countries reported exports and 185 reported imports.
What is the average price of wafer board per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.13 per kg and China $0.27 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 wafer board?
The HS code for wafer board is subheading 4410.19, 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 4410 page.
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