Rough wood exports from the Republic of the Congo: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of rough wood by the Republic of the Congo reached $122.3 million in 2024 (319.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 37% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $286.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $122.3M | 319.7K t |
| 2023 | $192.9M | 411.5K t |
| 2022 | $275.0M | 667.3K t |
| 2021 | $245.1M | 599.8K t |
| 2020 | $253.9M | 679.8K t |
| 2019 | $286.5M | 725.9K t |
| 2018 | $278.8M | 583.6K t |
| 2017 | $246.9M | 584.1K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo exports rough wood to
China alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $118.2M | 97% |
| France | $1.5M | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $819K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $413K | 0.3% |
| India | $339K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $171K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $163K | 0.1% |
| Slovenia | $159K | 0.1% |
| Tunisia | $118K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $92K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4403
| 4403.49 | Tropical logs (other species) | 99% |
| 4403.99 | Rough logs (other species) | 0.6% |
| 4403.11 | Treated rough wood (coniferous) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4403.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, 153% above the world average of $0.15. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo rough wood exports (HS 4403): 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 4403: Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared.
Common questions
What is the value of rough wood exported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo exported rough wood worth $122.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 319.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 151 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy rough wood from the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($118.2 million), followed by France (1%) and Portugal (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of rough wood per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 153% above the world average of $0.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of rough wood from the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Exports went from $246.9 million in 2017 to $122.3 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2019 at $286.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $237.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rough wood?
The HS code for rough wood is heading 4403. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4403.49 (99% of the value) and 4403.99 (1%).
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