Wood wool and flour trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wood wool and flour was worth $88.1 million in 2024, about 190.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017, and down 5% 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 | $88.1M | 190.9K t |
| 2023 | $92.6M | 134.3K t |
| 2022 | $101.5M | 157.9K t |
| 2021 | $101.4M | 176.3K t |
| 2020 | $97.9M | 189.7K t |
| 2019 | $84.4M | 195.2K t |
| 2018 | $91.9M | 202.0K t |
| 2017 | $90.0M | 235.7K t |
Top wood wool and flour exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (37%), Vietnam (17%) and the United States (6%). 68 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 60%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $32.2M | 37% |
| Vietnam | $15.2M | 17% |
| United States | $5.5M | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 4.5% |
| Ukraine | $3.9M | 4.4% |
| France | $3.1M | 3.5% |
| China | $2.8M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $1.8M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 2% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The Netherlands is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 26% across 124 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $9.0M | 10% |
| South Korea | $8.3M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $5.5M | 6.2% |
| Indonesia | $5.2M | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $4.7M | 5.3% |
| Poland | $4.4M | 5% |
| Taiwan | $4.3M | 4.9% |
| France | $4.3M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $4.1M | 4.6% |
| Hong Kong | $3.6M | 4.1% |
| China | $2.9M | 3.3% |
| Austria | $2.1M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.11 per kg and Vietnam $0.21 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 4405: Wood wool; wood flour. HS 4405 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wood wool and flour?
Germany exported $32.2 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (17%) and the United States (6%). In all, 68 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wood wool and flour?
The Netherlands imported $9.0 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (9%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in wood wool and flour?
It was worth $88.1 million in 2024, about 190.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $101.5 million. 68 countries reported exports and 124 reported imports.
What is the average price of wood wool and flour per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.11 per kg and Vietnam $0.21 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 wool and flour?
The HS code for wood wool and flour is heading 4405, in chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 4405 page.
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