Sawn fir and spruce boards imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $197.3 million of sawn fir and spruce boards in 2024 (352.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 26% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $197.3M | 352.0K t |
| 2023 | $156.0M | 288.5K t |
| 2022 | $228.1M | 356.2K t |
| 2021 | $190.2M | 272.7K t |
| 2020 | $204.4M | 493.1K t |
| 2019 | $164.5M | 242.0K t |
| 2018 | $99.1M | 230.8K t |
| 2017 | $115.9M | 313.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sawn fir and spruce boards from
The largest suppliers were Finland (26%), Romania (15%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $50.8M | 26% |
| Romania | $30.2M | 15% |
| Germany | $25.0M | 13% |
| Austria | $21.9M | 11% |
| Slovenia | $19.0M | 9.6% |
| Croatia | $14.8M | 7.5% |
| Sweden | $10.4M | 5.3% |
| Slovakia | $7.9M | 4% |
| Canada | $3.6M | 1.8% |
| China | $1.9M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sawn fir and spruce boards exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of sawn fir and spruce boards by Saudi Arabia reached $2.6 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Yemen accounted for 51% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $1.3M | 51% |
| Kuwait | $894K | 34% |
| Bahrain | $311K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $56K | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $16K | 0.6% |
| Qatar | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia sawn fir and spruce boards imports (HS 4407.12): 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 4407.12: Wood: coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), 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 fir and spruce boards imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sawn fir and spruce boards worth $197.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 352.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn fir and spruce boards to Saudi Arabia?
Finland was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($50.8 million), followed by Romania (15%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn fir and spruce boards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.53 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 fir and spruce boards to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $115.9 million in 2017 to $197.3 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2022 at $228.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $169.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export sawn fir and spruce boards?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Kuwait and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $194.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn fir and spruce boards?
The HS code for sawn fir and spruce boards is subheading 4407.12. 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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