Sawn hardwood boards (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $58.9 million of sawn hardwood boards (other) in 2024 (74.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 203 countries. 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 $127.6 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 | $58.9M | 74.9K t |
| 2023 | $58.2M | 74.4K t |
| 2022 | $91.4M | 139.2K t |
| 2021 | $127.6M | 140.8K t |
| 2020 | $65.9M | 97.3K t |
| 2019 | $70.2M | 116.8K t |
| 2018 | $83.8M | 102.1K t |
| 2017 | $63.1M | 86.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sawn hardwood boards (other) from
The largest suppliers were United States (29%), Latvia (21%), Estonia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $16.8M | 29% |
| Latvia | $12.4M | 21% |
| Estonia | $9.7M | 17% |
| Ireland | $5.8M | 9.8% |
| Sweden | $4.2M | 7.1% |
| Uruguay | $2.0M | 3.4% |
| Brazil | $923K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $740K | 1.3% |
| Guyana | $731K | 1.2% |
| Canada | $692K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, close to the world average of $0.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sawn hardwood boards (other) exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported sawn hardwood boards (other) worth $29.8 million (13.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. India alone took 80% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $23.8M | 80% |
| Ireland | $2.7M | 9% |
| Pakistan | $860K | 2.9% |
| Australia | $750K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $642K | 2.2% |
| Israel | $270K | 0.9% |
| France | $149K | 0.5% |
| Iceland | $87K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $82K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $80K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sawn hardwood boards (other) imports (HS 4407.99): 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 4407.99: Wood: sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, n.e.c. in heading no. 4407.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn hardwood boards (other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sawn hardwood boards (other) worth $58.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 74.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 203 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn hardwood boards (other) to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($16.8 million), followed by Latvia (21%) and Estonia (16%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn hardwood boards (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $0.67 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 hardwood boards (other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $63.1 million in 2017 to $58.9 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $127.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $77.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export sawn hardwood boards (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $29.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Ireland and Pakistan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $29.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn hardwood boards (other)?
The HS code for sawn hardwood boards (other) is subheading 4407.99. 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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