Sawn wood exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported sawn wood worth $62.0 million (148.4 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $97.5 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 | $62.0M | 148.4K t |
| 2023 | $66.3M | 148.8K t |
| 2022 | $97.5M | 184.5K t |
| 2021 | $71.2M | 153.1K t |
| 2020 | $56.8M | 97.4K t |
| 2019 | $40.4M | 78.2K t |
| 2018 | $22.8M | 46.8K t |
| 2017 | $31.3M | 44.5K t |
Where Tanzania exports sawn wood to
Most of it went to Kenya (44%), India (26%), China (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+694% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4407
| 4407.11 | Sawn pine boards | 50% |
| 4407.29 | Sawn tropical wood (other species) | 33% |
| 4407.99 | Sawn hardwood boards (other) | 11% |
| 4407.19 | Sawn softwood boards (other) | 5.1% |
| 4407.27 | Sawn sapelli boards | 0.4% |
| 4407.28 | Sawn iroko boards | 0% |
| 4407.26 | Sawn tropical wood (lauan, seraya, alan) | 0% |
| 4407.12 | Sawn fir and spruce boards | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4407.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, 22% below the world average of $0.54, 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 wood imports to Tanzania
Tanzania imported $4.5 million of sawn wood in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Zambia (46%), Germany (29%), DR Congo (7%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+440% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $2.0M | 46% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 29% |
| DR Congo | $310K | 7% |
| China | $288K | 6.5% |
| Malaysia | $162K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $101K | 2.3% |
| Mozambique | $98K | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $78K | 1.7% |
| France | $56K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $23K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania sawn wood exports (HS 4407): 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: Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn wood exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported sawn wood worth $62.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 148.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy sawn wood from Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($27.6 million), followed by India (26%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 694% on the year.
What is the average export price of sawn wood per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $0.54 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 wood from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $31.3 million in 2017 to $62.0 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2022 at $97.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.0 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import sawn wood?
Yes. Tanzania imported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zambia, Germany and the DR Congo. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $57.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn wood?
The HS code for sawn wood is heading 4407. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 4407.11 (50% of the value) and 4407.29 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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