Shaped hardwood imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported shaped hardwood worth $4.6 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $4.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 443 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 816 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports shaped hardwood from
The largest suppliers were China (20%), Turkey (19%), United Arab Emirates (17%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+367% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $900K | 20% |
| Turkey | $868K | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $777K | 17% |
| Italy | $683K | 15% |
| Egypt | $340K | 7.4% |
| Spain | $214K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $94K | 2.1% |
| United States | $91K | 2% |
| Croatia | $85K | 1.9% |
| Serbia | $67K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 per kg, 37% below the world average of $2.30, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia shaped hardwood imports (HS 4409.29): 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 4409.29: Wood: non-coniferous, other than bamboo or tropical wood, (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed.
Common questions
What is the value of shaped hardwood imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported shaped hardwood worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply shaped hardwood to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($900 thousand), followed by Turkey (19%) and the United Arab Emirates (17%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 367% on the year.
What is the average import price of shaped hardwood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $2.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of shaped hardwood to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for shaped hardwood?
The HS code for shaped hardwood is subheading 4409.29. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4409 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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