Sawn hardwood boards (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sawn hardwood boards (other) by Egypt reached $4.3 million in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.8 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 | $4.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 14.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 15.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 13.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 18.0K t |
Where Egypt imports sawn hardwood boards (other) from
The largest suppliers were United States (25%), Croatia (24%), Gabon (11%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 25% |
| Croatia | $1.1M | 24% |
| Gabon | $481K | 11% |
| Ghana | $398K | 9.2% |
| Hungary | $328K | 7.6% |
| DR Congo | $301K | 7% |
| Cameroon | $132K | 3.1% |
| Tanzania | $102K | 2.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $96K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $67K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, close to the world average of $0.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sawn hardwood boards (other) exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported sawn hardwood boards (other) worth $325 thousand (406 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Sudan (48%), Libya (46%), Israel (2%). Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $156K | 48% |
| Libya | $151K | 46% |
| Israel | $8K | 2.5% |
| Morocco | $5K | 1.5% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt sawn hardwood boards (other) imports (HS 4407.99): 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 4407.99: Wood: sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, n.e.c. in heading no. 4407.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn hardwood boards (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported sawn hardwood boards (other) worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn hardwood boards (other) to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Croatia (24%) and Gabon (11%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 896% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn hardwood boards (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sawn hardwood boards (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export sawn hardwood boards (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $325 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Libya and Israel. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn hardwood boards (other)?
The HS code for sawn hardwood boards (other) is subheading 4407.99. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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