Sawn tropical wood (other species) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $3.6 million of sawn tropical wood (other species) in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 73% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $20.2 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 | $3.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 17.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 13.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 14.2K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 25.0K t |
| 2018 | $20.2M | 27.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 8.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports sawn tropical wood (other species) from
One supplier dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.8M | 51% |
| Italy | $550K | 15% |
| Malaysia | $477K | 13% |
| India | $274K | 7.6% |
| China | $108K | 3% |
| Angola | $89K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $62K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $51K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $40K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $30K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, 87% above the world average of $0.52. 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 tropical wood (other species) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.7 million of sawn tropical wood (other species) in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Belgium (41%), Seychelles (29%), Saudi Arabia (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+434% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $705K | 41% |
| Seychelles | $493K | 29% |
| Saudi Arabia | $346K | 20% |
| Senegal | $72K | 4.1% |
| United States | $55K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $31K | 1.8% |
| Maldives | $9K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.5% |
| Uganda | $6K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates sawn tropical wood (other species) imports (HS 4407.29): 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 4407.29: Wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn tropical wood (other species) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported sawn tropical wood (other species) worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn tropical wood (other species) to the United Arab Emirates?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Malaysia (13%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn tropical wood (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $0.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sawn tropical wood (other species) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2018 at $20.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export sawn tropical wood (other species)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, the Seychelles and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn tropical wood (other species)?
The HS code for sawn tropical wood (other species) is subheading 4407.29. 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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