Sawn wood exports from Angola: data, top buyers and prices
Angola exported $14.4 million of sawn wood in 2024 (17.6 thousand tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $144.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.4M | 17.6K t |
| 2023 | $23.0M | 23.9K t |
| 2022 | $21.1M | 21.1K t |
| 2021 | $21.0M | 24.1K t |
| 2020 | $24.1M | 23.1K t |
| 2019 | $31.2M | 33.9K t |
| 2018 | $144.4M | 69.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 12.7K t |
Where Angola exports sawn wood to
Most of it went to Vietnam (28%), Portugal (21%), China (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $4.1M | 28% |
| Portugal | $3.1M | 21% |
| China | $1.6M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 10% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 9.4% |
| South Africa | $849K | 5.9% |
| Spain | $750K | 5.2% |
| Mauritius | $390K | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $266K | 1.9% |
| United States | $235K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 4407
| 4407.99 | Sawn hardwood boards (other) | 51% |
| 4407.28 | Sawn iroko boards | 24% |
| 4407.29 | Sawn tropical wood (other species) | 17% |
| 4407.27 | Sawn sapelli boards | 4.6% |
| 4407.92 | Sawn beech boards | 1.7% |
| 4407.22 | Sawn tropical wood (virola, imbuia, balsa) | 0.8% |
| 4407.19 | Sawn softwood boards (other) | 0.4% |
| 4407.11 | Sawn pine boards | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4407.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, 52% above the world average of $0.54. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sawn wood imports to Angola
In 2024, Angola imported sawn wood worth $220 thousand (224 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Portugal (31%), China (17%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+665% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $68K | 31% |
| China | $37K | 17% |
| United States | $34K | 15% |
| France | $34K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $31K | 14% |
| South Africa | $7K | 3.3% |
| Namibia | $4K | 1.8% |
| Cameroon | $2K | 0.7% |
| Norway | $1K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola sawn wood exports (HS 4407): 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 4407: Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn wood exported by Angola?
Angola exported sawn wood worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy sawn wood from Angola?
Vietnam was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Portugal (21%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average export price of sawn wood per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $0.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of sawn wood from Angola changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2018 at $144.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.9 million a year.
Does Angola also import sawn wood?
Yes. Angola imported $220 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Portugal, China and the United States. On balance Angola is a net exporter of this product, by about $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn wood?
The HS code for sawn wood is heading 4407. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 4407.99 (51% of the value) and 4407.28 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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