Wood chips (coniferous) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported wood chips (coniferous) worth $30.9 million (208.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 77 countries for exports of this product. That is 66% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $30.9M | 208.5K t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 107.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 102.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 66.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 52.7K t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 77.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 139.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 120.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports wood chips (coniferous) to
Most of it went to Norway (21%), France (18%), Latvia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Latvia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $6.5M | 21% |
| France | $5.5M | 18% |
| Latvia | $3.9M | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $3.9M | 13% |
| Sweden | $2.6M | 8.5% |
| Ireland | $2.3M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| Denmark | $678K | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, 50% above the world average of $0.10. 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.
Wood chips (coniferous) imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $4.9 million of wood chips (coniferous) in 2024 (49.6 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Ireland accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+397% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.7M | 55% |
| Germany | $712K | 14% |
| Spain | $519K | 11% |
| Portugal | $367K | 7.4% |
| France | $330K | 6.7% |
| United States | $166K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $87K | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | $20K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $10K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom wood chips (coniferous) exports (HS 4401.21): 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 4401.21: Wood: for fuel, in chips or particles, coniferous, whether or not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of wood chips (coniferous) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported wood chips (coniferous) worth $30.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 208.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 77 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries buy wood chips (coniferous) from the United Kingdom?
Norway was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by France (18%) and Latvia (13%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 753% on the year.
What is the average export price of wood chips (coniferous) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $0.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of wood chips (coniferous) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $30.9 million in 2024, an increase of 219%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import wood chips (coniferous)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ireland, Germany and Spain. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $26.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood chips (coniferous)?
The HS code for wood chips (coniferous) is subheading 4401.21. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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