Firewood (coniferous) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.9 million of firewood (coniferous) in 2024 (14.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 81% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.6 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 | $3.9M | 14.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 15.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 26.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 11.6K t |
| 2020 | $95K | 122 t |
| 2019 | $232K | 962 t |
| 2018 | $322K | 899 t |
| 2017 | $61K | 105 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports firewood (coniferous) from
One supplier dominates: Namibia accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $2.0M | 51% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 35% |
| Egypt | $466K | 12% |
| Australia | $23K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $15K | 0.4% |
| Nigeria | $13K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.3% |
| United States | $9K | 0.2% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $6K | 0.2% |
| China | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.26 per kg, 117% above the world average of $0.12. 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 Saudi Arabia firewood (coniferous) imports (HS 4401.11): 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 4401.11: Wood: for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, coniferous.
Common questions
What is the value of firewood (coniferous) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported firewood (coniferous) worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 108 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply firewood (coniferous) to Saudi Arabia?
Namibia was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by South Africa (35%) and Egypt (12%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of firewood (coniferous) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024, 117% above the world average of $0.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of firewood (coniferous) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for firewood (coniferous)?
The HS code for firewood (coniferous) is subheading 4401.11. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4401 page.
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 Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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