Sawn sapelli boards exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sawn sapelli boards by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.7 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 61 countries for exports of this product. That is 47% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.0 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 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $467K | 732 t |
| 2019 | $448K | 453 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 763 t |
| 2017 | $304K | 326 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports sawn sapelli boards to
One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 70% |
| Belgium | $482K | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $316K | 12% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.44 per kg, 112% above the world average of $1.15. 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.
Sawn sapelli boards imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $405 thousand of sawn sapelli boards in 2024 (543 tonnes). Angola alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $335K | 83% |
| Italy | $48K | 12% |
| Portugal | $23K | 5.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates sawn sapelli boards exports (HS 4407.27): 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 4407.27: Wood, tropical: sapelli, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn sapelli boards exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported sawn sapelli boards worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 61 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries buy sawn sapelli boards from the United Arab Emirates?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 70% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Belgium (18%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average export price of sawn sapelli boards per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.44 per kg in 2024, 112% above the world average of $1.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of sawn sapelli boards from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $304 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 778%. The peak was 2023 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import sawn sapelli boards?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $405 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Angola, Italy and Portugal. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn sapelli boards?
The HS code for sawn sapelli boards is subheading 4407.27. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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