Sawn tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sawn tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) by Saudi Arabia reached $55.9 million in 2024 (103.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 59 countries. Value rose 64% on 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 387% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $74.8 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 | $55.9M | 103.9K t |
| 2023 | $34.2M | 52.1K t |
| 2022 | $66.1M | 105.8K t |
| 2021 | $74.8M | 120.7K t |
| 2020 | $1K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $120K | 175 t |
| 2018 | $4K | 2 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sawn tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) from
The largest suppliers were Austria (46%), Finland (16%), Romania (13%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $25.7M | 46% |
| Finland | $9.2M | 17% |
| Romania | $7.3M | 13% |
| Sweden | $4.1M | 7.3% |
| Lithuania | $3.1M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 3% |
| Estonia | $937K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $891K | 1.6% |
| Slovakia | $779K | 1.4% |
| Slovenia | $722K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, 26% below the world average of $0.73, 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 tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $3.3 million of sawn tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 46 countries. One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia sawn tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) imports (HS 4407.26): 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 4407.26: Wood, tropical: white lauan, white meranti, white seraya, yellow meranti and alan, 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 tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sawn tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) worth $55.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 103.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 59 countries worldwide, with 57% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) to Saudi Arabia?
Austria was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($25.7 million), followed by Finland (16%) and Romania (13%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $0.73 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 tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4 thousand in 2018 to $55.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $74.8 million. Over 7 years the average was $33.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export sawn tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Bahrain and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $52.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan)?
The HS code for sawn tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) is subheading 4407.26. 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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