Sawn birch boards imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $15.9 million of sawn birch boards in 2024 (19.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 78 countries. That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $22.6 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 | $15.9M | 19.4K t |
| 2023 | $20.5M | 24.2K t |
| 2022 | $22.6M | 29.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 20.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 21.4K t |
| 2019 | $16.6M | 31.6K t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 33.8K t |
| 2017 | $16.6M | 32.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sawn birch boards from
Estonia alone supplied 65% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Estonia | $10.3M | 65% |
| Latvia | $2.9M | 18% |
| Finland | $1.4M | 9% |
| Sweden | $945K | 6% |
| Turkey | $132K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $55K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $51K | 0.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $45K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $17K | 0.1% |
| United States | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, 74% above the world average of $0.47. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sawn birch boards imports (HS 4407.96): 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 4407.96: Wood: of birch (Betula spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn birch boards imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sawn birch boards worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 78 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn birch boards to the United Kingdom?
Estonia was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by Latvia (18%) and Finland (9%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn birch boards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $0.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sawn birch boards to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.6 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $22.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn birch boards?
The HS code for sawn birch boards is subheading 4407.96. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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