Shaped softwood imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $6.5 million of shaped softwood in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.8 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 | $6.5M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 10.2K t |
| 2020 | $880K | 533 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 373 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 524 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 742 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports shaped softwood from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Estonia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 56% |
| Austria | $553K | 8.6% |
| Belgium | $451K | 7% |
| Finland | $352K | 5.5% |
| Vietnam | $270K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $226K | 3.5% |
| Estonia | $210K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $159K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $155K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $83K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, 54% below the world average of $1.43, 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.
Shaped softwood exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.1 million of shaped softwood in 2024 (800 tonnes). Yemen alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia shaped softwood imports (HS 4409.10): 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 4409.10: Wood: coniferous (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 softwood imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported shaped softwood worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply shaped softwood to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Austria (9%) and Belgium (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of shaped softwood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $1.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of shaped softwood to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 314%. The peak was 2022 at $12.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export shaped softwood?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Bahrain and Sudan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for shaped softwood?
The HS code for shaped softwood is subheading 4409.10. 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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