Wooden shingles imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $2.9 million of wooden shingles in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 138 countries for imports of this product. That is 51% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.6 million.
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 | $2.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 1.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports wooden shingles from
Canada alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+907% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.0M | 68% |
| China | $192K | 6.6% |
| Hungary | $154K | 5.3% |
| United States | $132K | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $118K | 4.1% |
| Slovakia | $112K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $107K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $51K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $37K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.82 per kg, close to the world average of $2.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wooden shingles exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported wooden shingles worth $1.6 million (794 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 73 countries. One buyer market dominates: Australia accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Latvia grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.1M | 70% |
| Malaysia | $238K | 15% |
| Latvia | $87K | 5.4% |
| Ireland | $76K | 4.7% |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | $48K | 3% |
| Lithuania | $22K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $6K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $4K | 0.2% |
| Estonia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Gambia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom wooden shingles imports (HS 4418.50): 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 4418.50: Wood: shingles and shakes.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden shingles imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported wooden shingles worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 138 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden shingles to the United Kingdom?
Canada was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (7%) and Hungary (5%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 907% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden shingles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.82 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wooden shingles to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2021 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export wooden shingles?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Malaysia and Latvia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden shingles?
The HS code for wooden shingles is subheading 4418.50. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4418 page.
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