Fir and spruce logs (small) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported fir and spruce logs (small) worth $8.1 million (77.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.2 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 | $8.1M | 77.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 86.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 33.3K t |
| 2021 | $829K | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $19K | 3 t |
| 2019 | $372K | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 114.6K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 138.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports fir and spruce logs (small) to
One buyer market dominates: Sweden accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $5.4M | 67% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 15% |
| Norway | $615K | 7.6% |
| France | $371K | 4.6% |
| Taiwan | $339K | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $125K | 1.6% |
| Bulgaria | $62K | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $14K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.10 per kg, close to the world average of $0.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fir and spruce logs (small) imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $2.2 million of fir and spruce logs (small) in 2024 (33.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Ireland alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.6M | 73% |
| Latvia | $382K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $94K | 4.3% |
| Russia | $59K | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $38K | 1.7% |
| China | $11K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.3% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fir and spruce logs (small) exports (HS 4403.24): 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 4403.24: 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, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm.
Common questions
What is the value of fir and spruce logs (small) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported fir and spruce logs (small) worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 77.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 44 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy fir and spruce logs (small) from the United Kingdom?
Sweden was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Belgium (14%) and Norway (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average export price of fir and spruce logs (small) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.10 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fir and spruce logs (small) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2017 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import fir and spruce logs (small)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ireland, Latvia and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fir and spruce logs (small)?
The HS code for fir and spruce logs (small) is subheading 4403.24. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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