Shaped hardwood imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of shaped hardwood by the United Kingdom reached $125.2 million in 2024 (40.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 206 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 7% on 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
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125.2M | 40.6K t |
| 2023 | $117.3M | 36.8K t |
| 2022 | $140.6M | 38.5K t |
| 2021 | $134.0M | 39.9K t |
| 2020 | $91.5M | 35.8K t |
| 2019 | $114.5M | 51.1K t |
| 2018 | $124.1M | 76.9K t |
| 2017 | $146.4M | 107.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports shaped hardwood from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Italy (16%), Poland (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $51.5M | 41% |
| Italy | $19.8M | 16% |
| Poland | $8.5M | 6.8% |
| Denmark | $8.4M | 6.7% |
| Malaysia | $5.9M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $4.9M | 3.9% |
| Lithuania | $3.1M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $2.9M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $1.9M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.08 per kg, 34% above the world average of $2.30. 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.
Shaped hardwood exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $8.6 million of shaped hardwood in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (27%), Ireland (26%), Netherlands (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.3M | 27% |
| Ireland | $2.2M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $397K | 4.6% |
| China | $340K | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $314K | 3.7% |
| France | $302K | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $187K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $182K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $180K | 2.1% |
| Ukraine | $162K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom shaped hardwood imports (HS 4409.29): 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 4409.29: Wood: non-coniferous, other than bamboo or tropical wood, (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed.
Common questions
What is the value of shaped hardwood imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported shaped hardwood worth $125.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 206 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply shaped hardwood to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($51.5 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Poland (7%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 460% on the year.
What is the average import price of shaped hardwood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.08 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $2.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of shaped hardwood to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $146.4 million in 2017 to $125.2 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2017 at $146.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $124.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export shaped hardwood?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $116.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for shaped hardwood?
The HS code for shaped hardwood is subheading 4409.29. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4409 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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