Softwood poles exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported softwood poles worth $2.3 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 11.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 16.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 5.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports softwood poles to
One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.5M | 63% |
| Sweden | $406K | 18% |
| Pakistan | $248K | 11% |
| France | $130K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.6% |
| New Zealand | $12K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $10K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.5% |
| China | $5K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Softwood poles imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported softwood poles worth $36.0 million (57.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 153 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Latvia accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Latvia | $20.0M | 56% |
| Estonia | $3.7M | 10% |
| Poland | $3.2M | 8.9% |
| Lithuania | $3.1M | 8.5% |
| Sweden | $2.6M | 7.3% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| Finland | $900K | 2.5% |
| Ukraine | $311K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $303K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $236K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom softwood poles exports (HS 4404.10): 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 4404.10: Wood: coniferous, split poles, piles, pickets, stakes, pointed but not sawn lengthwise: sticks for umbrellas, tool handles etc, roughly trimmed but not turned or bent: chipwood etc, hoopwood.
Common questions
What is the value of softwood poles exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported softwood poles worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 93 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy softwood poles from the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Sweden (18%) and Pakistan (11%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 332% on the year.
What is the average export price of softwood poles per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of softwood poles from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2020 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import softwood poles?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $36.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Latvia, Estonia and Poland. That compares with exports of $2.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for softwood poles?
The HS code for softwood poles is subheading 4404.10. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4404 page.
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