Sawn wood exports from the DR Congo: data, top buyers and prices
The DR Congo exported $61.0 million of sawn wood in 2024 (85.5 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $61.0M | 85.5K t |
| 2023 | $63.2M | 81.3K t |
| 2022 | $52.2M | 76.0K t |
| 2021 | $47.6M | 44.3K t |
| 2020 | $33.5M | 71.2K t |
| 2019 | $31.6M | 54.1K t |
| 2018 | $19.9M | 32.5K t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 15.9K t |
Where the DR Congo exports sawn wood to
The largest buyer markets were Kenya (27%), United Kingdom (17%), United States (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+441% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $16.5M | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $10.4M | 17% |
| United States | $6.2M | 10% |
| China | $5.8M | 9.5% |
| Belgium | $5.2M | 8.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 4.5% |
| France | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 2.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.4M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 4407
| 4407.29 | Sawn tropical wood (other species) | 31% |
| 4407.27 | Sawn sapelli boards | 30% |
| 4407.21 | Wood, tropical: as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, mahogany (Swietenia spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether… | 28% |
| 4407.11 | Sawn pine boards | 3.7% |
| 4407.28 | Sawn iroko boards | 3.6% |
| 4407.99 | Sawn hardwood boards (other) | 3.4% |
| 4407.19 | Sawn softwood boards (other) | 0% |
| 4407.92 | Sawn beech boards | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4407.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, 31% 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 the DR Congo
In 2024, the DR Congo imported sawn wood worth $658 thousand (6.5 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $588K | 89% |
| South Africa | $62K | 9.4% |
| Angola | $3K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.2% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo 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 the DR Congo?
The DR Congo exported sawn wood worth $61.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 85.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy sawn wood from the DR Congo?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (17%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 441% on the year.
What is the average export price of sawn wood per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 31% 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 the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $61.0 million in 2024, an increase of 257%. The peak was 2023 at $63.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.7 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also import sawn wood?
Yes. The DR Congo imported $658 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tanzania, South Africa and Angola. On balance the DR Congo is a net exporter of this product, by about $60.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn wood?
The HS code for sawn wood is heading 4407. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4407.29 (31% of the value) and 4407.27 (30%).
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