Wood chips (non-coniferous) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported wood chips (non-coniferous) worth $2.9 million (38.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 71% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% a year on average.
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 | $2.9M | 38.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $143K | 485 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports wood chips (non-coniferous) from
Thailand alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $2.7M | 94% |
| Germany | $75K | 2.6% |
| Poland | $36K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $21K | 0.7% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| China | $4K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $3K | 0.1% |
| Latvia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.07 per kg, 50% below the world average of $0.14, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates wood chips (non-coniferous) imports (HS 4401.22): 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 4401.22: Wood: for fuel, in chips or particles, non-coniferous, whether or not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of wood chips (non-coniferous) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported wood chips (non-coniferous) worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood chips (non-coniferous) to the United Arab Emirates?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Germany (3%) and Poland (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood chips (non-coniferous) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.07 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $0.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wood chips (non-coniferous) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $143 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood chips (non-coniferous)?
The HS code for wood chips (non-coniferous) is subheading 4401.22. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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