Wooden barrels and casks trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wooden barrels and casks was worth $1.34 billion in 2024, about 191.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 47% since 2017, and up 3% 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 | $1.34B | 191.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.30B | 194.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.18B | 178.2K t |
| 2021 | $961.1M | 137.1K t |
| 2020 | $869.9M | 125.6K t |
| 2019 | $974.8M | 142.8K t |
| 2018 | $951.8M | 173.6K t |
| 2017 | $906.1M | 131.7K t |
Top wooden barrels and casks exporting countries
Exports are led by France (40%), the United States (35%) and Spain (13%). 107 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 88%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $528.8M | 40% |
| United States | $472.7M | 35% |
| Spain | $175.6M | 13% |
| Austria | $15.8M | 1.2% |
| Romania | $15.5M | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | $13.9M | 1% |
| Portugal | $12.6M | 1% |
| Italy | $12.5M | 0.9% |
| Hungary | $12.5M | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $9.2M | 0.7% |
| Chile | $7.6M | 0.6% |
| Germany | $6.0M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United Kingdom (25%), the United States (22%) and Ireland (8%). 186 countries imported it, and the top three take 55% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $337.6M | 25% |
| United States | $288.7M | 22% |
| Ireland | $102.0M | 7.6% |
| Spain | $81.7M | 6.1% |
| China | $54.8M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $51.7M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $51.6M | 3.9% |
| France | $44.6M | 3.3% |
| Australia | $44.2M | 3.3% |
| Canada | $26.9M | 2% |
| South Africa | $21.8M | 1.6% |
| Chile | $17.3M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.97 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $9.22 per kg and Romania $5.32 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 4416: Casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including staves. HS 4416 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wooden barrels and casks?
France exported $528.8 million in 2024, 40% of the world total, followed by the United States (35%) and Spain (13%). In all, 107 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wooden barrels and casks?
The United Kingdom imported $337.6 million in 2024, 25% of world imports, ahead of the United States (22%) and Ireland (8%). The top three importers together take 55%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in wooden barrels and casks?
It was worth $1.34 billion in 2024, about 191.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 47% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 107 countries reported exports and 186 reported imports.
What is the average price of wooden barrels and casks per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.97 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $9.22 per kg and Romania $5.32 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 wooden barrels and casks?
The HS code for wooden barrels and casks is heading 4416, 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 4416 page.
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