Wooden posts and beams trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wooden posts and beams was worth $166.9 million in 2024, about 180.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 57% 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 | $166.9M | 180.2K t |
| 2023 | $183.3M | 188.2K t |
| 2022 | $231.9M | 194.2K t |
| 2021 | $548.4M | 397.1K t |
| 2020 | $381.8M | 381.9K t |
| 2019 | $428.4M | 417.0K t |
| 2018 | $480.9M | 439.5K t |
| 2017 | $385.2M | 359.3K t |
Top wooden posts and beams exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 10% of world exports, followed by Austria and Canada. The top three supply 27% between them, out of 96 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $16.1M | 9.6% |
| Austria | $15.4M | 9.3% |
| Canada | $12.9M | 7.7% |
| Sweden | $10.6M | 6.3% |
| China | $9.4M | 5.6% |
| Slovakia | $8.3M | 5% |
| Myanmar | $7.8M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $7.6M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $6.7M | 4% |
| Belgium | $6.3M | 3.8% |
| Lithuania | $6.0M | 3.6% |
| Russia | $5.6M | 3.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Denmark (11%), the United States (9%) and Morocco (6%). 161 countries imported it, and the top three take 26% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $17.9M | 11% |
| United States | $15.2M | 9.1% |
| Morocco | $9.6M | 5.7% |
| China | $8.0M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $7.9M | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $7.5M | 4.5% |
| France | $7.3M | 4.4% |
| Portugal | $7.2M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $6.5M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $5.6M | 3.3% |
| Australia | $5.5M | 3.3% |
| Israel | $4.6M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $1.44 per kg and Sweden $0.52 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 Wooden posts and beams (HS 4418.60) 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 4418.60: Wood: posts and beams. HS 4418 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wooden posts and beams?
Germany exported $16.1 million in 2024, 10% of the world total, followed by Austria (9%) and Canada (8%). In all, 96 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wooden posts and beams?
Denmark imported $17.9 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of the United States (9%) and Morocco (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 wooden posts and beams?
It was worth $166.9 million in 2024, about 180.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 57% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $548.4 million. 96 countries reported exports and 161 reported imports.
What is the average price of wooden posts and beams per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $1.44 per kg and Sweden $0.52 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for wooden posts and beams?
The HS code for wooden posts and beams is subheading 4418.60, 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 4418 page.
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