Sawn wood imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported sawn wood worth $11.9 million (18.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $25.1 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 | $11.9M | 18.4K t |
| 2023 | $18.0M | 18.5K t |
| 2022 | $15.7M | 16.1K t |
| 2021 | $16.4M | 22.7K t |
| 2020 | $21.1M | 36.3K t |
| 2019 | $25.1M | 44.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 30.3K t |
Where Ethiopia imports sawn wood from
Most of the value came from Croatia (46%), Italy (38%), Austria (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia | $5.4M | 46% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 38% |
| Austria | $1.8M | 15% |
| Germany | $171K | 1.4% |
| China | $50K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4407
| 4407.12 | Sawn fir and spruce boards | 96% |
| 4407.95 | Sawn ash boards | 3.1% |
| 4407.11 | Sawn pine boards | 0.6% |
| 4407.19 | Sawn softwood boards (other) | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, 20% 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.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia sawn wood imports (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 imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported sawn wood worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn wood to Ethiopia?
Croatia was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Italy (38%) and Austria (15%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 331% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn wood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 20% 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 imports of sawn wood to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2019 at $25.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn wood?
The HS code for sawn wood is heading 4407. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 4407.12 (96% of the value) and 4407.95 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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