🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of wood and fiber boards: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported wood and fiber boards worth $12.9 million (20.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $28.4 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of wood and fiber boards by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.9M | 20.6K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 17.0K t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 22.7K t |
| 2021 | $25.7M | 39.8K t |
| 2020 | $28.4M | 64.1K t |
| 2019 | $25.4M | 53.9K t |
| 2018 | $28.1M | 67.3K t |
| 2017 | $24.8M | 57.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports wood and fiber boards from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Italy (11%), Ireland (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Latvia grew fastest (+751% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $4.1M | 31% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.5M | 11% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $942K | 7.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $766K | 5.9% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $744K | 5.8% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $716K | 5.5% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $698K | 5.4% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $571K | 4.4% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $511K | 4% |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | $462K | 3.6% |
Average import price of wood and fiber boards
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, 23% below the world average of $0.82, 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.
The United Kingdom also exports wood and fiber boards
Exports of wood and fiber boards by the United Kingdom reached $1.0 million in 2024 (580 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 53% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $539K | 53% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $239K | 24% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $54K | 5.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $22K | 2.2% |
| 🇫🇰 Falkland Isds (Malvinas) | $15K | 1.5% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $15K | 1.5% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $13K | 1.3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $12K | 1.2% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $11K | 1.1% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $10K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6808: Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and the like; of vegetable fibre, of straw, shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders.
Wood and fiber boards trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of wood and fiber boards imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported wood and fiber boards worth $12.9 million in 2024 (20.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import wood and fiber boards from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (31%), Italy (11%), Ireland (7%).
What is the average import price of wood and fiber boards in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.82 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export wood and fiber boards?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported wood and fiber boards worth $1.0 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, China, Portugal.
What is the HS code for wood and fiber boards?
Wood and fiber boards falls under HS heading 6808 (Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and the like; of vegetable fibre, of straw, shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other w). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading wood and fiber boards with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
Wood and fiber boards trade in other countries
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.