Wood chips (coniferous) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported wood chips (coniferous) worth $6.5 million (15.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 374% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 114% 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 | $6.5M | 15.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $875K | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $174K | 429 t |
| 2019 | $139K | 246 t |
| 2018 | $187K | 398 t |
| 2017 | $32K | 94 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports wood chips (coniferous) from
Portugal alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Latvia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $4.4M | 68% |
| Latvia | $1.8M | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $126K | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $83K | 1.3% |
| Austria | $58K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.3% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
| China | $4K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $4K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, 310% above the world average of $0.10. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia wood chips (coniferous) imports (HS 4401.21): 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 4401.21: Wood: for fuel, in chips or particles, coniferous, whether or not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of wood chips (coniferous) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported wood chips (coniferous) worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 125 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 374% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood chips (coniferous) to Saudi Arabia?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Latvia (28%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 561% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood chips (coniferous) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, 310% above the world average of $0.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wood chips (coniferous) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32 thousand in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood chips (coniferous)?
The HS code for wood chips (coniferous) is subheading 4401.21. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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