🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of fuel wood and wood waste: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $2.15 billion of fuel wood and wood waste in 2024 (9.87 million tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 195 countries. That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of fuel wood and wood waste by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.15B | 9.87M t |
| 2023 | $1.64B | 6.88M t |
| 2022 | $1.74B | 8.01M t |
| 2021 | $1.74B | 9.52M t |
| 2020 | $1.69B | 9.47M t |
| 2019 | $1.65B | 8.95M t |
| 2018 | $1.47B | 8.13M t |
| 2017 | $1.20B | 7.05M t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fuel wood and wood waste from
United States alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.54B | 72% |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | $260.5M | 12% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $154.6M | 7.2% |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | $47.1M | 2.2% |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | $25.6M | 1.2% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $24.6M | 1.2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $19.5M | 0.9% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $19.3M | 0.9% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $14.1M | 0.7% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $12.4M | 0.6% |
Types of fuel wood and wood waste under HS 4401
| 4401.31 | Wood: for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms: wood pellets | 93% |
| 4401.12 | Wood: for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, non-coniferous | 4.1% |
| 4401.39 | Wood: for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms: other than wood pellets | 1.4% |
| 4401.11 | Wood: for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, coniferous | 0.6% |
| 4401.40 | Wood: for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated | 0.5% |
| 4401.22 | Wood: for fuel, in chips or particles, non-coniferous, whether or not agglomerated | 0.4% |
| 4401.21 | Wood: for fuel, in chips or particles, coniferous, whether or not agglomerated | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4401.
Average import price of fuel wood and wood waste
The average declared value was about $0.22 per kg, 47% above the world average of $0.15. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports fuel wood and wood waste
The United Kingdom exported $79.4 million of fuel wood and wood waste in 2024 (589.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Sweden (27%), Ireland (24%), Latvia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Latvia grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $21.6M | 27% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $19.2M | 24% |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | $8.3M | 11% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $6.5M | 8.2% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $5.9M | 7.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $5.6M | 7.1% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $3.9M | 4.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.9M | 2.4% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 1.6% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $1.1M | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms; wood in chip or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms.
Fuel wood and wood waste trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of fuel wood and wood waste imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fuel wood and wood waste worth $2.15 billion in 2024 (9.87 million tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import fuel wood and wood waste from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (72%), Latvia (12%), Canada (7%).
What is the average import price of fuel wood and wood waste in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.15 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export fuel wood and wood waste?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported fuel wood and wood waste worth $79.4 million in 2024, mainly to Sweden, Ireland, Latvia.
What is the HS code for fuel wood and wood waste?
Fuel wood and wood waste falls under HS heading 4401 (Fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms; wood in chip or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scra). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading fuel wood and wood waste with the United Kingdom?
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