Sawn iroko boards imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $4.4 million of sawn iroko boards in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 92 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 53% on 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 64% 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 | $4.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $627K | 612 t |
| 2020 | $673K | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $228K | 157 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sawn iroko boards from
Most of the value came from Cameroon (32%), United Arab Emirates (19%), Cote d'Ivoire (15%). Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | $1.4M | 32% |
| United Arab Emirates | $852K | 19% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $642K | 15% |
| Turkey | $488K | 11% |
| Gabon | $458K | 10% |
| Portugal | $128K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $117K | 2.7% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $105K | 2.4% |
| Ghana | $94K | 2.1% |
| Guinea | $64K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.97 per kg, 61% above the world average of $1.22. 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 sawn iroko boards imports (HS 4407.28): 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 4407.28: Wood, tropical: iroko, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn iroko boards imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sawn iroko boards worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 92 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn iroko boards to Saudi Arabia?
Cameroon was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (19%) and Cote d'Ivoire (15%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn iroko boards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.97 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $1.22 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 iroko boards to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $228 thousand in 2018 to $4.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn iroko boards?
The HS code for sawn iroko boards is subheading 4407.28. 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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