Sawn wood exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire exported $45.0 million of sawn wood in 2024 (62.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $66.0 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 | $45.0M | 62.9K t |
| 2023 | $46.7M | 67.6K t |
| 2022 | $62.4M | 88.2K t |
| 2021 | $60.7M | 101.9K t |
| 2020 | $57.0M | 128.1K t |
| 2019 | $58.7M | 115.5K t |
| 2018 | $66.0M | 116.6K t |
| 2017 | $45.7M | 50.9K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports sawn wood to
Most of it went to India (39%), United Kingdom (7%), Saudi Arabia (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $17.3M | 39% |
| United Kingdom | $3.2M | 7.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 5.9% |
| United States | $2.2M | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 4.5% |
| Greece | $1.4M | 3.1% |
| Mauritania | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Senegal | $1.0M | 2.3% |
| Egypt | $871K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 4407
| 4407.29 | Sawn tropical wood (other species) | 75% |
| 4407.28 | Sawn iroko boards | 14% |
| 4407.99 | Sawn hardwood boards (other) | 8.2% |
| 4407.92 | Sawn beech boards | 1.1% |
| 4407.11 | Sawn pine boards | 1% |
| 4407.27 | Sawn sapelli boards | 0.5% |
| 4407.91 | Sawn oak boards | 0.4% |
| 4407.19 | Sawn softwood boards (other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4407.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, 33% 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 Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported sawn wood worth $428 thousand (389 tonnes). The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (31%), Norway (25%), Cameroon (16%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $131K | 31% |
| Norway | $105K | 25% |
| Cameroon | $67K | 16% |
| Russia | $51K | 12% |
| France | $26K | 5.9% |
| Lebanon | $9K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $8K | 1.7% |
| Togo | $7K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $7K | 1.6% |
| Iraq | $5K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire 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 Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported sawn wood worth $45.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy sawn wood from Cote d'Ivoire?
India was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($17.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (7%) and Saudi Arabia (6%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 56 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average export price of sawn wood per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $0.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of sawn wood from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $45.7 million in 2017 to $45.0 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2018 at $66.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.3 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import sawn wood?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $428 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Norway and Cameroon. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $44.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn wood?
The HS code for sawn wood is heading 4407. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 4407.29 (75% of the value) and 4407.28 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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