Sawn tropical wood (other species) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported sawn tropical wood (other species) worth $21.2 million (10.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 26% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $28.6 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 | $21.2M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $28.6M | 17.4K t |
| 2022 | $27.4M | 18.1K t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 13.4K t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 16.2K t |
| 2019 | $22.2M | 17.7K t |
| 2018 | $24.2M | 16.6K t |
| 2017 | $22.9M | 17.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sawn tropical wood (other species) from
The largest suppliers were Cameroon (20%), Republic of the Congo (13%), Gabon (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | $4.2M | 20% |
| Republic of the Congo | $2.8M | 13% |
| Gabon | $2.3M | 11% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 9.1% |
| DR Congo | $1.9M | 8.7% |
| Malaysia | $1.6M | 7.4% |
| Ghana | $1.3M | 5.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $945K | 4.5% |
| India | $706K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $526K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.97 per kg, 279% above the world average of $0.52. 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 tropical wood (other species) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.8 million of sawn tropical wood (other species) in 2024 (705 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Seychelles (21%), Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (17%), Spain (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | $362K | 21% |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | $302K | 17% |
| Spain | $260K | 15% |
| Ireland | $254K | 15% |
| India | $227K | 13% |
| Germany | $109K | 6.2% |
| Belgium | $95K | 5.4% |
| United States | $52K | 2.9% |
| Kuwait | $21K | 1.2% |
| France | $21K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sawn tropical wood (other species) imports (HS 4407.29): 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 4407.29: Wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn tropical wood (other species) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sawn tropical wood (other species) worth $21.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 173 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn tropical wood (other species) to the United Kingdom?
Cameroon was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by the Republic of the Congo (13%) and Gabon (11%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn tropical wood (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.97 per kg in 2024, 279% above the world average of $0.52 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 tropical wood (other species) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.9 million in 2017 to $21.2 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2023 at $28.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export sawn tropical wood (other species)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Seychelles, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Spain. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $19.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn tropical wood (other species)?
The HS code for sawn tropical wood (other species) is subheading 4407.29. 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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