Wood waste and scrap trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wood waste and scrap was worth $631.9 million in 2024, about 7.22 million tonnes. That is an increase of 79% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $631.9M | 7.22M t |
| 2023 | $692.7M | 7.04M t |
| 2022 | $620.9M | 7.16M t |
| 2021 | $532.7M | 8.11M t |
| 2020 | $463.1M | 7.33M t |
| 2019 | $464.0M | 7.36M t |
| 2018 | $458.5M | 6.90M t |
| 2017 | $352.8M | 6.01M t |
Top wood waste and scrap exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 21% of world exports, followed by the Netherlands and Sweden. The top three supply 34% between them, out of 106 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $130.9M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $41.6M | 6.6% |
| Sweden | $41.4M | 6.6% |
| Canada | $36.8M | 5.8% |
| Latvia | $34.7M | 5.5% |
| Norway | $32.3M | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $31.6M | 5% |
| France | $28.9M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $22.8M | 3.6% |
| Austria | $22.5M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $22.0M | 3.5% |
| Czech Republic | $18.7M | 3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of Austria and Sweden. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 29% across 159 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $73.1M | 12% |
| Austria | $59.5M | 9.4% |
| Sweden | $51.2M | 8.1% |
| Belgium | $49.7M | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $34.8M | 5.5% |
| France | $32.9M | 5.2% |
| United States | $32.3M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $28.5M | 4.5% |
| Denmark | $27.1M | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $25.9M | 4.1% |
| Norway | $23.4M | 3.7% |
| Finland | $20.5M | 3.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $0.34 per kg and Norway $0.05 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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The shipment records behind Wood waste and scrap (HS 4401.40) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 4401.40: Wood: for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated. HS 4401 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wood waste and scrap?
Germany exported $130.9 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (7%) and Sweden (7%). In all, 106 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wood waste and scrap?
Germany imported $73.1 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Austria (9%) and Sweden (8%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in wood waste and scrap?
It was worth $631.9 million in 2024, about 7.22 million tonnes. That is an increase of 79% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $692.7 million. 106 countries reported exports and 159 reported imports.
What is the average price of wood waste and scrap per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $0.34 per kg and Norway $0.05 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for wood waste and scrap?
The HS code for wood waste and scrap is subheading 4401.40, 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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