Sawn wood exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Uganda exported $7.0 million of sawn wood in 2024 (20.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average.
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 | $7.0M | 20.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 23.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 114.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 25.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 861 t |
Where Uganda exports sawn wood to
China alone took 80% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+696% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 81% |
| India | $447K | 6.4% |
| Kenya | $435K | 6.2% |
| South Sudan | $245K | 3.5% |
| Somalia | $119K | 1.7% |
| Comoros | $90K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $18K | 0.3% |
| Oman | $13K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4407
| 4407.99 | Sawn hardwood boards (other) | 62% |
| 4407.11 | Sawn pine boards | 36% |
| 4407.19 | Sawn softwood boards (other) | 1.2% |
| 4407.29 | Sawn tropical wood (other species) | 0.8% |
| 4407.28 | Sawn iroko boards | 0.3% |
| 4407.21 | Wood, tropical: as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, mahogany (Swietenia spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4407.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, 37% 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 Uganda
In 2024, Uganda imported sawn wood worth $1.9 million (17.9 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Sudan grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.2M | 61% |
| United Arab Emirates | $343K | 18% |
| South Sudan | $316K | 17% |
| China | $67K | 3.6% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda 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 Uganda?
Uganda exported sawn wood worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy sawn wood from Uganda?
China was the largest buyer with 80% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by India (6%) and Kenya (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 696% on the year.
What is the average export price of sawn wood per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 37% 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 Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 595%. The peak was 2022 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also import sawn wood?
Yes. Uganda imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the DR Congo, the United Arab Emirates and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn wood?
The HS code for sawn wood is heading 4407. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 4407.99 (62% of the value) and 4407.11 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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