Wood chips (coniferous) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wood chips (coniferous) was worth $1.26 billion in 2024, about 12.24 million tonnes. That is an increase of 33% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $1.26B | 12.24M t |
| 2023 | $1.27B | 10.62M t |
| 2022 | $1.34B | 11.32M t |
| 2021 | $1.03B | 13.13M t |
| 2020 | $910.7M | 13.24M t |
| 2019 | $1.01B | 14.04M t |
| 2018 | $1.23B | 15.09M t |
| 2017 | $948.2M | 13.12M t |
Top wood chips (coniferous) exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (26%), Latvia (13%) and Australia (13%). 77 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 52%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $327.7M | 26% |
| Latvia | $165.0M | 13% |
| Australia | $163.4M | 13% |
| Germany | $118.0M | 9.4% |
| Estonia | $80.3M | 6.4% |
| Spain | $38.9M | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | $32.6M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $30.9M | 2.5% |
| Norway | $26.6M | 2.1% |
| Fiji | $25.6M | 2% |
| Slovenia | $24.1M | 1.9% |
| New Zealand | $20.4M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Japan (28%), Sweden (11%) and Denmark (10%). 125 countries imported it, and the top three take 49% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $349.8M | 28% |
| Sweden | $137.7M | 11% |
| Denmark | $131.6M | 10% |
| Canada | $90.6M | 7.2% |
| Finland | $78.6M | 6.2% |
| China | $68.9M | 5.5% |
| Austria | $61.3M | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $59.1M | 4.7% |
| France | $42.5M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $28.9M | 2.3% |
| Norway | $24.2M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $23.6M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Australia averaged $0.21 per kg and Latvia $0.08 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 4401.21: Wood: for fuel, in chips or particles, coniferous, whether or not agglomerated. HS 4401 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wood chips (coniferous)?
The United States exported $327.7 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Latvia (13%) and Australia (13%). In all, 77 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wood chips (coniferous)?
Japan imported $349.8 million in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of Sweden (11%) and Denmark (10%). The top three importers together take 49%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in wood chips (coniferous)?
It was worth $1.26 billion in 2024, about 12.24 million tonnes. That is an increase of 33% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.34 billion. 77 countries reported exports and 125 reported imports.
What is the average price of wood chips (coniferous) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Australia averaged $0.21 per kg and Latvia $0.08 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 wood chips (coniferous)?
The HS code for wood chips (coniferous) is subheading 4401.21, 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 4401 page.
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