Wood chips (non-coniferous) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wood chips (non-coniferous) was worth $5.24 billion in 2024, about 37.11 million tonnes. That is an increase of 38% since 2017, and up 10% 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 | $5.24B | 37.11M t |
| 2023 | $4.77B | 33.32M t |
| 2022 | $5.27B | 36.36M t |
| 2021 | $4.00B | 33.95M t |
| 2020 | $3.52B | 29.21M t |
| 2019 | $4.56B | 34.42M t |
| 2018 | $4.19B | 33.84M t |
| 2017 | $3.79B | 30.80M t |
Top wood chips (non-coniferous) exporting countries
Exports are led by Vietnam (59%), Thailand (9%) and Australia (9%). 95 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 77%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $3.09B | 59% |
| Thailand | $478.9M | 9.1% |
| Australia | $461.1M | 8.8% |
| Chile | $203.7M | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $192.9M | 3.7% |
| Brazil | $169.0M | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $159.7M | 3.1% |
| Uruguay | $69.1M | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $59.9M | 1.1% |
| Latvia | $45.4M | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $32.3M | 0.6% |
| New Zealand | $31.9M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 50% of world imports, ahead of Japan and Indonesia. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 86% across 158 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.64B | 50% |
| Japan | $1.59B | 30% |
| Indonesia | $268.2M | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $98.8M | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $96.5M | 1.8% |
| Laos | $79.6M | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $79.0M | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $57.9M | 1.1% |
| India | $42.0M | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $37.6M | 0.7% |
| Finland | $35.6M | 0.7% |
| Spain | $34.5M | 0.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $0.16 per kg and Chile $0.10 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 4401.22: Wood: for fuel, in chips or particles, non-coniferous, whether or not agglomerated. HS 4401 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wood chips (non-coniferous)?
Vietnam exported $3.09 billion in 2024, 59% of the world total, followed by Thailand (9%) and Australia (9%). In all, 95 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wood chips (non-coniferous)?
China imported $2.64 billion in 2024, 50% of world imports, ahead of Japan (30%) and Indonesia (5%). The top three importers together take 86%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in wood chips (non-coniferous)?
It was worth $5.24 billion in 2024, about 37.11 million tonnes. That is an increase of 38% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $5.27 billion. 95 countries reported exports and 158 reported imports.
What is the average price of wood chips (non-coniferous) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $0.16 per kg and Chile $0.10 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 wood chips (non-coniferous)?
The HS code for wood chips (non-coniferous) is subheading 4401.22, 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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