Sawn tropical wood (other species) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sawn tropical wood (other species) by Egypt reached $2.2 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
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 | $2.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $526K | 418 t |
Where Egypt imports sawn tropical wood (other species) from
Most of the value came from Cote d'Ivoire (26%), Ghana (22%), Cameroon (22%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+544% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $568K | 26% |
| Ghana | $484K | 22% |
| Cameroon | $484K | 22% |
| DR Congo | $142K | 6.5% |
| Taiwan | $126K | 5.7% |
| Gabon | $96K | 4.4% |
| Central African Republic | $79K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $51K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $41K | 1.9% |
| Guinea | $37K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, 167% above the world average of $0.52. 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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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 4407.29: Wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn tropical wood (other species) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported sawn tropical wood (other species) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn tropical wood (other species) to Egypt?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($568 thousand), followed by Ghana (22%) and Cameroon (22%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 544% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn tropical wood (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 167% above the world average of $0.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sawn tropical wood (other species) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $526 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 318%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn tropical wood (other species)?
The HS code for sawn tropical wood (other species) is subheading 4407.29. 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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