Sawn meranti boards imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sawn meranti boards by Saudi Arabia reached $45.7 million in 2024 (77.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 91 countries for imports of this product. That is 40% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 72% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $79.3 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 | $45.7M | 77.6K t |
| 2023 | $32.7M | 17.9K t |
| 2022 | $79.3M | 104.4K t |
| 2021 | $73.6M | 111.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 770 t |
| 2018 | $656K | 438 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 724 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sawn meranti boards from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (48%), Finland (26%), Malaysia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+229% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $22.1M | 48% |
| Finland | $11.8M | 26% |
| Malaysia | $5.9M | 13% |
| United States | $2.3M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 2.2% |
| Austria | $1.0M | 2.2% |
| Romania | $581K | 1.3% |
| Norway | $514K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $202K | 0.4% |
| Russia | $95K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, 51% below the world average of $1.21, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sawn meranti boards exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of sawn meranti boards by Saudi Arabia reached $902 thousand in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Yemen alone took 88% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia sawn meranti boards imports (HS 4407.25): 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 4407.25: Wood, tropical: dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, 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 meranti boards imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sawn meranti boards worth $45.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 77.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 91 countries worldwide, with 21% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn meranti boards to Saudi Arabia?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($22.1 million), followed by Finland (26%) and Malaysia (13%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn meranti boards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $1.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sawn meranti boards to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $45.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $79.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export sawn meranti boards?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $902 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Bahrain and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $44.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn meranti boards?
The HS code for sawn meranti boards is subheading 4407.25. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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