Sawn beech boards imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $77.8 million of sawn beech boards in 2024 (101.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 118 countries. That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $132.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77.8M | 101.6K t |
| 2023 | $98.5M | 150.0K t |
| 2022 | $132.9M | 205.3K t |
| 2021 | $121.0M | 461.7K t |
| 2020 | $101.0M | 409.5K t |
| 2019 | $124.5M | 467.7K t |
| 2018 | $108.6M | 408.5K t |
| 2017 | $113.0M | 479.2K t |
Where Egypt imports sawn beech boards from
One supplier dominates: Croatia accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia | $64.8M | 83% |
| Romania | $11.3M | 15% |
| Slovenia | $449K | 0.6% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $438K | 0.6% |
| Montenegro | $382K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $218K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $113K | 0.1% |
| France | $45K | 0.1% |
| Serbia | $32K | 0% |
| Belgium | $24K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, 35% above the world average of $0.57. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt sawn beech boards imports (HS 4407.92): 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 4407.92: Wood: beech (Fagus spp.), 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 beech boards imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported sawn beech boards worth $77.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 101.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 118 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn beech boards to Egypt?
Croatia was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($64.8 million), followed by Romania (15%) and Slovenia (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Montenegro grew fastest among the top ten, up 755% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn beech boards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $0.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sawn beech boards to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $113.0 million in 2017 to $77.8 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $132.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $109.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn beech boards?
The HS code for sawn beech boards is subheading 4407.92. 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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