Oriented strand board imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oriented strand board by the United Kingdom reached $124.9 million in 2024 (751.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 175 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $213.1 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 | $124.9M | 751.7K t |
| 2023 | $126.6M | 244.8K t |
| 2022 | $130.5M | 204.4K t |
| 2021 | $213.1M | 302.1K t |
| 2020 | $95.1M | 221.6K t |
| 2019 | $85.4M | 183.4K t |
| 2018 | $82.2M | 177.3K t |
| 2017 | $80.8M | 202.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports oriented strand board from
The largest suppliers were Ireland (41%), Luxembourg (21%), Latvia (17%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+444% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $50.6M | 41% |
| Luxembourg | $26.1M | 21% |
| Latvia | $20.9M | 17% |
| Germany | $15.4M | 12% |
| Poland | $4.5M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 2.2% |
| France | $1.6M | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 1.3% |
| Norway | $471K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $274K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.17 per kg, 67% below the world average of $0.51, 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.
Oriented strand board exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $51.0 million of oriented strand board in 2024 (101.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $33.3M | 65% |
| Norway | $5.5M | 11% |
| Sweden | $5.0M | 9.8% |
| Latvia | $3.7M | 7.3% |
| Denmark | $1.9M | 3.7% |
| Ireland | $1.0M | 2% |
| France | $110K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $106K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $38K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $37K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom oriented strand board imports (HS 4410.12): 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 4410.12: Oriented strand board (OSB) of wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances.
Common questions
What is the value of oriented strand board imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported oriented strand board worth $124.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 751.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 175 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply oriented strand board to the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($50.6 million), followed by Luxembourg (21%) and Latvia (17%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 444% on the year.
What is the average import price of oriented strand board per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.17 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $0.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of oriented strand board to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $80.8 million in 2017 to $124.9 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2021 at $213.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $117.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export oriented strand board?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $51.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $73.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for oriented strand board?
The HS code for oriented strand board is subheading 4410.12. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4410 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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