Sawn wood imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported sawn wood worth $200.6 million (334.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $381.9 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 | $200.6M | 334.0K t |
| 2023 | $228.7M | 383.0K t |
| 2022 | $293.4M | 438.0K t |
| 2021 | $381.9M | 596.7K t |
| 2020 | $261.4M | 507.9K t |
| 2019 | $248.3M | 437.7K t |
| 2018 | $330.7M | 562.8K t |
| 2017 | $291.6M | 562.2K t |
Where Israel imports sawn wood from
The largest suppliers were Finland (46%), Singapore (13%), Sweden (6%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+435% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $91.8M | 46% |
| Singapore | $26.2M | 13% |
| Sweden | $12.6M | 6.3% |
| Latvia | $11.7M | 5.9% |
| Russia | $11.1M | 5.5% |
| Lithuania | $10.0M | 5% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 2.5% |
| United States | $4.5M | 2.3% |
| Romania | $4.3M | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.2M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 4407
| 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… | 34% |
| 4407.11 | Wood: coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a… | 32% |
| 4407.12 | Wood: coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or… | 22% |
| 4407.91 | Wood: oak (Quercus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm | 6.6% |
| 4407.19 | Wood: coniferous species, other than of pine (Pinus spp.) or fir (Abies spp.) or spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled… | 4% |
| 4407.92 | Wood: beech (Fagus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm | 0.9% |
| 4407.21 | Wood, tropical: as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, mahogany (Swietenia spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether… | 0.2% |
| 4407.27 | Wood, tropical: sapelli, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, close to the world average of $0.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sawn wood exports from Israel
Exports of sawn wood by Israel reached $250 thousand in 2024 (216 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Cyprus accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $248K | 100% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0.4% |
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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 Israel?
Israel imported sawn wood worth $200.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 334.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn wood to Israel?
Finland was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($91.8 million), followed by Singapore (13%) and Sweden (6%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 435% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn wood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.54 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 imports of sawn wood to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $291.6 million in 2017 to $200.6 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2021 at $381.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export sawn wood?
Yes. Israel exported $250 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cyprus and the Czech Republic. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $200.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn wood?
The HS code for sawn wood is heading 4407. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 4407.99 (34% of the value) and 4407.11 (32%). 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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