Sawn oak boards imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sawn oak boards by the United Kingdom reached $203.6 million in 2024 (119.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 156 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $203.6M | 119.0K t |
| 2023 | $194.1M | 128.1K t |
| 2022 | $236.3M | 144.4K t |
| 2021 | $217.0M | 129.8K t |
| 2020 | $170.2M | 117.2K t |
| 2019 | $165.1M | 109.3K t |
| 2018 | $184.6M | 122.3K t |
| 2017 | $179.6M | 146.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sawn oak boards from
The largest suppliers were United States (27%), France (26%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $55.6M | 27% |
| France | $53.6M | 26% |
| Italy | $23.1M | 11% |
| Croatia | $19.2M | 9.4% |
| Poland | $14.8M | 7.3% |
| Romania | $7.8M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $3.7M | 1.8% |
| Canada | $3.4M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.71 per kg, 45% above the world average of $1.18. 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.
Sawn oak boards exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of sawn oak boards by the United Kingdom reached $4.9 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Ireland alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $3.4M | 70% |
| Iceland | $268K | 5.5% |
| Belize | $227K | 4.6% |
| Bahrain | $211K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $132K | 2.7% |
| France | $101K | 2.1% |
| India | $84K | 1.7% |
| United States | $80K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $78K | 1.6% |
| Israel | $55K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sawn oak boards imports (HS 4407.91): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 4407.91: Wood: oak (Quercus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn oak boards imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sawn oak boards worth $203.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 119.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 156 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn oak boards to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($55.6 million), followed by France (26%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn oak boards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.71 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $1.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sawn oak boards to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $179.6 million in 2017 to $203.6 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $236.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $193.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export sawn oak boards?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Iceland and Belize. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $198.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn oak boards?
The HS code for sawn oak boards is subheading 4407.91. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4407 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.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.