Sawn softwood boards (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported sawn softwood boards (other) worth $109.4 million (539.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 182 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $365.3 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 | $109.4M | 539.0K t |
| 2023 | $102.2M | 163.9K t |
| 2022 | $193.2M | 264.2K t |
| 2021 | $365.3M | 544.5K t |
| 2020 | $220.0M | 531.0K t |
| 2019 | $245.2M | 517.5K t |
| 2018 | $269.2M | 586.8K t |
| 2017 | $202.8M | 381.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sawn softwood boards (other) from
Latvia alone supplied 60% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Latvia | $65.2M | 60% |
| Canada | $24.3M | 22% |
| Sweden | $9.4M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | $1.3M | 1.2% |
| United States | $1.2M | 1.1% |
| Russia | $839K | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $769K | 0.7% |
| France | $698K | 0.6% |
| Norway | $616K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, 60% below the world average of $0.50, 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.
Sawn softwood boards (other) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.6 million of sawn softwood boards (other) in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (49%), Spain (33%), Taiwan (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $767K | 49% |
| Spain | $516K | 33% |
| Taiwan | $113K | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $48K | 3.1% |
| France | $29K | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $23K | 1.5% |
| China | $22K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19K | 1.2% |
| United States | $13K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sawn softwood boards (other) imports (HS 4407.19): 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 4407.19: Wood: coniferous species, other than of pine (Pinus spp.) or fir (Abies spp.) or spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn softwood boards (other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sawn softwood boards (other) worth $109.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 539.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 182 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn softwood boards (other) to the United Kingdom?
Latvia was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($65.2 million), followed by Canada (22%) and Sweden (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 903% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn softwood boards (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $0.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sawn softwood boards (other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $202.8 million in 2017 to $109.4 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2021 at $365.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $213.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export sawn softwood boards (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Spain and Taiwan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $107.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn softwood boards (other)?
The HS code for sawn softwood boards (other) is subheading 4407.19. 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.
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