Sawn hardwood boards (other) exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $6.9 million of sawn hardwood boards (other) in 2024 (24.7 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.9M | 24.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 29.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 46.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 67.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 6.1K t |
Where Tanzania exports sawn hardwood boards (other) to
Most of it went to India (38%), China (34%), Japan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+352% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.6M | 38% |
| China | $2.3M | 34% |
| Japan | $622K | 9% |
| DR Congo | $588K | 8.6% |
| Zambia | $118K | 1.7% |
| France | $117K | 1.7% |
| United States | $110K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $102K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $92K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $79K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.28 per kg, 58% below the world average of $0.67, 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 hardwood boards (other) imports to Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania imported sawn hardwood boards (other) worth $1.9 million (8.6 thousand tonnes). Zambia alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.0M | 52% |
| Germany | $418K | 22% |
| Malaysia | $162K | 8.4% |
| Netherlands | $101K | 5.2% |
| DR Congo | $100K | 5.2% |
| Thailand | $60K | 3.1% |
| France | $56K | 2.9% |
| India | $10K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.3% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania sawn hardwood boards (other) exports (HS 4407.99): 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 4407.99: Wood: sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, n.e.c. in heading no. 4407.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn hardwood boards (other) exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported sawn hardwood boards (other) worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 142 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy sawn hardwood boards (other) from Tanzania?
India was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (34%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 896% on the year.
What is the average export price of sawn hardwood boards (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $0.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of sawn hardwood boards (other) from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. The peak was 2021 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import sawn hardwood boards (other)?
Yes. Tanzania imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zambia, Germany and Malaysia. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn hardwood boards (other)?
The HS code for sawn hardwood boards (other) is subheading 4407.99. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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