Sawn softwood boards (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $13.9 million of sawn softwood boards (other) in 2024 (39.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 150% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $13.9M | 39.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 17.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 12.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 16.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 4.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sawn softwood boards (other) from
One supplier dominates: Chile accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+307% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $8.8M | 63% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 11% |
| Romania | $1.1M | 7.9% |
| New Zealand | $1.0M | 7.2% |
| Austria | $237K | 1.7% |
| Australia | $221K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $216K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $175K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $124K | 0.9% |
| Gabon | $113K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 30% below the world average of $0.50, 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.
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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 4407.19: Wood: coniferous species, other than of pine (Pinus spp.) or fir (Abies spp.) or 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 softwood boards (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sawn softwood boards (other) worth $13.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 150% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn softwood boards (other) to Saudi Arabia?
Chile was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Romania (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 437% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn softwood boards (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $0.50 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 softwood boards (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $13.9 million in 2024, an increase of 908%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn softwood boards (other)?
The HS code for sawn softwood boards (other) is subheading 4407.19. 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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