Sawn hardwood boards (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sawn hardwood boards (other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $10.8 million in 2024 (17.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 49% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $42.2 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 | $10.8M | 17.2K t |
| 2023 | $21.2M | 30.2K t |
| 2022 | $22.9M | 29.9K t |
| 2021 | $21.7M | 37.4K t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 30.0K t |
| 2019 | $19.7M | 21.3K t |
| 2018 | $22.7M | 18.6K t |
| 2017 | $42.2M | 71.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports sawn hardwood boards (other) from
The largest suppliers were United States (33%), Malaysia (23%), Latvia (21%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.5M | 33% |
| Malaysia | $2.5M | 23% |
| Latvia | $2.2M | 21% |
| Estonia | $957K | 8.8% |
| Mauritius | $623K | 5.8% |
| Angola | $243K | 2.3% |
| India | $169K | 1.6% |
| France | $139K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $82K | 0.8% |
| Tanzania | $79K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, close to the world average of $0.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sawn hardwood boards (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $3.8 million of sawn hardwood boards (other) in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Israel alone took 95% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $3.7M | 95% |
| Qatar | $84K | 2.2% |
| Maldives | $42K | 1.1% |
| Seychelles | $30K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17K | 0.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0% |
| Angola | $1K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates sawn hardwood boards (other) imports (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) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported sawn hardwood boards (other) worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn hardwood boards (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Malaysia (23%) and Latvia (21%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn hardwood boards (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sawn hardwood boards (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.2 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, a fall of 74%. The peak was 2017 at $42.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export sawn hardwood boards (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Qatar and the Maldives. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 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.
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