Wooden shingles trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wooden shingles was worth $292.5 million in 2024, about 99.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 9% since 2017, and down 10% 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 | $292.5M | 99.1K t |
| 2023 | $324.7M | 112.1K t |
| 2022 | $411.5M | 180.5K t |
| 2021 | $321.8M | 137.3K t |
| 2020 | $234.4M | 106.7K t |
| 2019 | $208.0M | 114.0K t |
| 2018 | $220.8M | 98.5K t |
| 2017 | $269.1M | 117.3K t |
Top wooden shingles exporting countries
Canada is the largest exporter with 82% of world exports, followed by the United States and Guyana. The top three supply 91% between them, out of 73 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $238.9M | 82% |
| United States | $20.4M | 7% |
| Guyana | $5.5M | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $4.2M | 1.5% |
| China | $3.4M | 1.2% |
| Poland | $3.1M | 1.1% |
| Austria | $2.6M | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 0.6% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 0.5% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 0.5% |
| Slovakia | $1.3M | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 79% of world imports, ahead of Canada and Austria. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 86% across 138 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $230.2M | 79% |
| Canada | $16.1M | 5.5% |
| Austria | $6.0M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 1.2% |
| Bahamas | $3.0M | 1% |
| Thailand | $3.0M | 1% |
| France | $3.0M | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 1% |
| Switzerland | $2.2M | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $1.5M | 0.5% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 0.5% |
| Jamaica | $1.4M | 0.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.95 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $3.64 per kg and China $1.29 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 4418.50: Wood: shingles and shakes. HS 4418 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wooden shingles?
Canada exported $238.9 million in 2024, 82% of the world total, followed by the United States (7%) and Guyana (2%). In all, 73 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wooden shingles?
The United States imported $230.2 million in 2024, 79% of world imports, ahead of Canada (6%) and Austria (2%). The top three importers together take 86%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in wooden shingles?
It was worth $292.5 million in 2024, about 99.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 9% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $411.5 million. 73 countries reported exports and 138 reported imports.
What is the average price of wooden shingles per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.95 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $3.64 per kg and China $1.29 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 shingles?
The HS code for wooden shingles is subheading 4418.50, 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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