Fuel wood and wood waste exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $5.5 million of fuel wood and wood waste in 2024 (28.6 thousand tonnes). That is 51% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.2 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 | $5.5M | 28.6K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 47.9K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 33.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 17.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 21.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 27.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 31.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 24.1K t |
Where Egypt exports fuel wood and wood waste to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (20%), Cyprus (15%), Italy (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+541% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 20% |
| Cyprus | $836K | 15% |
| Italy | $804K | 15% |
| Kuwait | $477K | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $427K | 7.8% |
| Malta | $312K | 5.7% |
| Jordan | $239K | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $213K | 3.9% |
| Greece | $210K | 3.8% |
| Qatar | $203K | 3.7% |
Product types under HS 4401
| 4401.31 | Wood: for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms: wood pellets | 31% |
| 4401.12 | Wood: for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, non-coniferous | 27% |
| 4401.39 | Wood: for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms: other than wood pellets | 17% |
| 4401.11 | Wood: for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, coniferous | 12% |
| 4401.40 | Wood: for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated | 10% |
| 4401.21 | Wood: for fuel, in chips or particles, coniferous, whether or not agglomerated | 2.4% |
| 4401.22 | Wood: for fuel, in chips or particles, non-coniferous, whether or not agglomerated | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4401.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, 27% above the world average of $0.15. 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.
Fuel wood and wood waste imports to Egypt
Imports of fuel wood and wood waste by Egypt reached $546 thousand in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Vietnam (33%), Germany (22%), Colombia (18%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $178K | 33% |
| Germany | $120K | 22% |
| Colombia | $100K | 18% |
| India | $69K | 13% |
| Brazil | $20K | 3.7% |
| United States | $16K | 2.9% |
| France | $13K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $10K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 1.6% |
| Cyprus | $7K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 4401: Fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms; wood in chip or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms.
Common questions
What is the value of fuel wood and wood waste exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported fuel wood and wood waste worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 147 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries buy fuel wood and wood waste from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Cyprus (15%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 541% on the year.
What is the average export price of fuel wood and wood waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $0.15 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of fuel wood and wood waste from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2023 at $11.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import fuel wood and wood waste?
Yes. Egypt imported $546 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Vietnam, Germany and Colombia. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fuel wood and wood waste?
The HS code for fuel wood and wood waste is heading 4401. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 4401.31 (31% of the value) and 4401.12 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4401 page.
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