Shaped tropical wood imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported shaped tropical wood worth $15.6 million (6.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $15.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $16.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $17.9M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $18.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $13.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 8.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports shaped tropical wood from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (43%), Malaysia (21%), Netherlands (19%). Among the main suppliers, Republic of the Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $6.8M | 43% |
| Malaysia | $3.3M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 19% |
| Republic of the Congo | $848K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $780K | 5% |
| Brazil | $277K | 1.8% |
| China | $93K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $87K | 0.6% |
| Ghana | $70K | 0.5% |
| Finland | $69K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.49 per kg, 78% above the world average of $1.40. 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 tropical wood exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.3 million of shaped tropical wood in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Netherlands alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 73% |
| Israel | $175K | 7.7% |
| Ireland | $166K | 7.3% |
| France | $77K | 3.4% |
| United States | $75K | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $44K | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $18K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 0.7% |
| Malta | $11K | 0.5% |
| Romania | $9K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom shaped tropical wood imports (HS 4409.22): 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 4409.22: Wood: tropical (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 tropical wood imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported shaped tropical wood worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 158 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply shaped tropical wood to the United Kingdom?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Malaysia (21%) and the Netherlands (19%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of shaped tropical wood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.49 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $1.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of shaped tropical wood to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2021 at $18.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export shaped tropical wood?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Israel and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $13.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for shaped tropical wood?
The HS code for shaped tropical wood is subheading 4409.22. 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?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World shaped tropical wood trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for the United Kingdom
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.