Sawn wood imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $23.8 million of sawn wood in 2024 (16.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 1406% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 131% 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 | $23.8M | 16.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $635K | 507 t |
| 2020 | $299K | 547 t |
| 2019 | $580K | 755 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 807 t |
| 2017 | $67K | 68 t |
Product types under HS 4407
| 4407.26 | Sawn tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) | 69% |
| 4407.25 | Sawn meranti boards | 27% |
| 4407.12 | Sawn fir and spruce boards | 2.7% |
| 4407.11 | Sawn pine boards | 1% |
| 4407.99 | Sawn hardwood boards (other) | 0.2% |
| 4407.97 | Sawn poplar and aspen boards | 0.1% |
| 4407.29 | Sawn tropical wood (other species) | 0% |
| 4407.19 | Sawn softwood boards (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, 174% 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.
Sawn wood exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $8.8 million of sawn wood in 2024 (12.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Thailand accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $5.3M | 60% |
| China | $1.1M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $879K | 10% |
| Niger | $331K | 3.8% |
| Canada | $231K | 2.6% |
| Qatar | $224K | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $211K | 2.4% |
| India | $204K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $131K | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $62K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria imported sawn wood worth $23.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply sawn wood to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($21.8 million), followed by Brazil (3%) and Austria (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 416% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn wood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, 174% 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 Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67 thousand in 2017 to $23.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export sawn wood?
Yes. Nigeria exported $8.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, China and Taiwan. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $15.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn wood?
The HS code for sawn wood is heading 4407. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 4407.26 (69% of the value) and 4407.25 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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