Wooden crates and boxes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wooden crates and boxes was worth $1.18 billion in 2024, about 640.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 45% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $1.18B | 640.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.20B | 627.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.25B | 689.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.13B | 701.2K t |
| 2020 | $895.6M | 618.0K t |
| 2019 | $928.4M | 622.2K t |
| 2018 | $910.5M | 649.2K t |
| 2017 | $813.7M | 620.2K t |
Top wooden crates and boxes exporting countries
Poland is the largest exporter with 10% of world exports, followed by China and Germany. The top three supply 25% between them, out of 157 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $114.8M | 9.7% |
| China | $98.7M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $87.0M | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $78.3M | 6.6% |
| Czech Republic | $65.1M | 5.5% |
| United States | $63.9M | 5.4% |
| Spain | $59.0M | 5% |
| France | $48.2M | 4.1% |
| Estonia | $41.8M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $40.4M | 3.4% |
| Slovakia | $36.5M | 3.1% |
| Canada | $32.0M | 2.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (14%), the United States (10%) and France (7%). 215 countries imported it, and the top three take 32% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $167.4M | 14% |
| United States | $122.5M | 10% |
| France | $85.5M | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $71.8M | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $54.1M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $33.4M | 2.8% |
| Austria | $32.7M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $31.8M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $30.7M | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $28.8M | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $25.9M | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $25.6M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $2.71 per kg and the Czech Republic $1.41 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 4415.10: Wood: cases, boxes, crates, drums, similar packings and cable-drums. HS 4415 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wooden crates and boxes?
Poland exported $114.8 million in 2024, 10% of the world total, followed by China (8%) and Germany (7%). In all, 157 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wooden crates and boxes?
Germany imported $167.4 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of the United States (10%) and France (7%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in wooden crates and boxes?
It was worth $1.18 billion in 2024, about 640.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 45% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.25 billion. 157 countries reported exports and 215 reported imports.
What is the average price of wooden crates and boxes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $2.71 per kg and the Czech Republic $1.41 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 crates and boxes?
The HS code for wooden crates and boxes is subheading 4415.10, 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 4415 page.
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