🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of rough wood: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $11.7 million of rough wood in 2024 (60.8 thousand tonnes). That is 50% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $23.7 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of rough wood by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.7M | 60.8K t |
| 2023 | $23.7M | 68.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.8M | 65.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.2M | 47.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 48.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 47.8K t |
| 2018 | $20.8M | 80.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 48.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports rough wood from
Most of the value came from United States (39%), South Africa (16%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $4.5M | 39% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $1.8M | 16% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $1.6M | 14% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $926K | 7.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $572K | 4.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $546K | 4.7% |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | $317K | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $257K | 2.2% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $169K | 1.4% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $152K | 1.3% |
Types of rough wood under HS 4403
| 4403.21 | Wood: coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any… | 34% |
| 4403.11 | Wood: coniferous species, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared: treated with paint, stains, creosote or other… | 21% |
| 4403.26 | Wood: coniferous species n.e.c in headings 4403.22 or 4403.24, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared… | 13% |
| 4403.91 | Wood: oak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated | 8.6% |
| 4403.99 | Wood: in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, n.e.c. in heading no. 4403 | 8.2% |
| 4403.22 | Wood: coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any… | 5.4% |
| 4403.94 | Wood: of beech (Fagus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional… | 4.9% |
| 4403.23 | Wood: coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared… | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4403.
Average import price of rough wood
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, 27% above the world average of $0.15. 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports rough wood
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported rough wood worth $4.4 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+504% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $3.4M | 78% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $425K | 9.7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $302K | 6.9% |
| 🇨🇫 Central African Republic | $147K | 3.4% |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | $24K | 0.6% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $20K | 0.5% |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | $15K | 0.4% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $15K | 0.4% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $13K | 0.3% |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | $8K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4403: Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared.
Rough wood trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of rough wood imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported rough wood worth $11.7 million in 2024 (60.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import rough wood from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (39%), South Africa (16%), Turkey (14%).
What is the average import price of rough wood in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.15 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export rough wood?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported rough wood worth $4.4 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, India.
What is the HS code for rough wood?
Rough wood falls under HS heading 4403 (Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading rough wood with the United Arab Emirates?
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