Oak logs imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported oak logs worth $4.2 million (9.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.9 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 | $4.2M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 23.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 22.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 25.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 8.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports oak logs from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+320% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.4M | 57% |
| United States | $727K | 17% |
| Denmark | $631K | 15% |
| Belgium | $244K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $79K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $78K | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $24K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $14K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $9K | 0.2% |
| Latvia | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.44 per kg, close to the world average of $0.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oak logs exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of oak logs by the United Kingdom reached $631 thousand in 2024 (169 tonnes). Iceland alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | $492K | 78% |
| France | $52K | 8.2% |
| South Korea | $32K | 5.1% |
| Ireland | $27K | 4.3% |
| Poland | $15K | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $7K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.5% |
| United States | $2K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom oak logs imports (HS 4403.91): 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 4403.91: Wood: oak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated.
Common questions
What is the value of oak logs imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported oak logs worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 96 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply oak logs to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Denmark (15%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 772% on the year.
What is the average import price of oak logs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.44 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oak logs to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2021 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export oak logs?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $631 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iceland, France and South Korea. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for oak logs?
The HS code for oak logs is subheading 4403.91. 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.
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