Wood waste and scrap imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wood waste and scrap by Saudi Arabia reached $3.5 million in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 72% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 75% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.5 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 | $3.5M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 100.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 28.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $317K | 979 t |
| 2019 | $260K | 822 t |
| 2018 | $49K | 114 t |
| 2017 | $68K | 246 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports wood waste and scrap from
Latvia alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Latvia | $2.1M | 61% |
| China | $522K | 15% |
| South Africa | $235K | 6.7% |
| India | $91K | 2.6% |
| Denmark | $69K | 2% |
| Kuwait | $67K | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $58K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $49K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 1.3% |
| Portugal | $35K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, 344% above the world average of $0.09. 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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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 4401.40: Wood: for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of wood waste and scrap imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported wood waste and scrap worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood waste and scrap to Saudi Arabia?
Latvia was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (15%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 779% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood waste and scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 344% above the world average of $0.09 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 waste and scrap to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $68 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood waste and scrap?
The HS code for wood waste and scrap is subheading 4401.40. 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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