Sawn tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sawn tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) by Kuwait reached $5.4 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 59 countries for imports of this product. That is 218% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. 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 | $5.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $56K | 57 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $4K | 23 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 3.8K t |
Where Kuwait imports sawn tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (46%), Finland (39%), Austria (5%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.5M | 46% |
| Finland | $2.1M | 39% |
| Austria | $277K | 5.1% |
| Sweden | $248K | 4.6% |
| Malaysia | $242K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $30K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, 30% above the world average of $0.73. 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 Kuwait sawn tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) imports (HS 4407.26): 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 4407.26: Wood, tropical: white lauan, white meranti, white seraya, yellow meranti and alan, 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 tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported sawn tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 59 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 218% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Finland (39%) and Austria (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $0.73 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 tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 186%. The peak was 2022 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan)?
The HS code for sawn tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) is subheading 4407.26. 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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