Sawn iroko boards exports from the DR Congo: data, top buyers and prices
The DR Congo exported $2.2 million of sawn iroko boards in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 31% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $762K | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $996K | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 1.5K t |
Where the DR Congo exports sawn iroko boards to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (37%), South Africa (15%), Egypt (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+428% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $812K | 37% |
| South Africa | $340K | 15% |
| Egypt | $130K | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $125K | 5.7% |
| Malaysia | $114K | 5.2% |
| Portugal | $111K | 5% |
| France | $94K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $89K | 4% |
| Greece | $86K | 3.9% |
| Cyprus | $82K | 3.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 25% above the world average of $1.22. 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo sawn iroko boards exports (HS 4407.28): 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 4407.28: Wood, tropical: iroko, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn iroko boards exported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo exported sawn iroko boards worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 61 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy sawn iroko boards from the DR Congo?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($812 thousand), followed by South Africa (15%) and Egypt (6%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 428% on the year.
What is the average export price of sawn iroko boards per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $1.22 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 iroko boards from the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn iroko boards?
The HS code for sawn iroko boards is subheading 4407.28. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4407 page.
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