Sawn wood exports from the Republic of the Congo: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo exported sawn wood worth $145.5 million (142.3 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $184.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $145.5M | 142.3K t |
| 2023 | $184.8M | 191.5K t |
| 2022 | $178.9M | 202.2K t |
| 2021 | $177.3M | 194.2K t |
| 2020 | $151.0M | 177.2K t |
| 2019 | $155.0M | 179.2K t |
| 2018 | $121.1M | 149.3K t |
| 2017 | $102.4M | 111.8K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo exports sawn wood to
The largest buyer markets were China (19%), United States (16%), United Kingdom (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.1M | 19% |
| United States | $23.2M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $21.0M | 14% |
| France | $14.7M | 10% |
| Belgium | $13.8M | 9.5% |
| Malaysia | $8.4M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $7.1M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $6.0M | 4.1% |
| Finland | $3.2M | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 4407
| 4407.27 | Sawn sapelli boards | 54% |
| 4407.29 | Sawn tropical wood (other species) | 42% |
| 4407.28 | Sawn iroko boards | 4% |
| 4407.99 | Sawn hardwood boards (other) | 0.6% |
| 4407.19 | Sawn softwood boards (other) | 0.2% |
| 4407.91 | Sawn oak boards | 0.1% |
| 4407.21 | Wood, tropical: as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, mahogany (Swietenia spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether… | 0.1% |
| 4407.11 | Sawn pine boards | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4407.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, 89% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo sawn wood exports (HS 4407): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 exported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo exported sawn wood worth $145.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 142.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy sawn wood from the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($27.1 million), followed by the United States (16%) and the United Kingdom (14%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 47 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average export price of sawn wood per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 89% above the world average of $0.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of sawn wood from the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Exports went from $102.4 million in 2017 to $145.5 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2023 at $184.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $152.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn wood?
The HS code for sawn wood is heading 4407. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4407.27 (54% of the value) and 4407.29 (41%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the Republic of the Congo. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
Sawn wood product types in Republic of the Congo
More trade data for the Republic of the Congo
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.