Birch logs (large) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported birch logs (large) worth $11.8 million (115.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 37 countries. That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 79% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.2 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 | $11.8M | 115.3K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 131.7K t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 155.1K t |
| 2021 | $14.7M | 97.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 83.7K t |
| 2019 | $14.6M | 196.5K t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 157.0K t |
| 2017 | $201K | 1.8K t |
Where the United States exports birch logs (large) to
One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 98% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $11.6M | 98% |
| Bahamas | $150K | 1.3% |
| Cayman Isds | $22K | 0.2% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $20K | 0.2% |
| China | $13K | 0.1% |
| Bermuda | $2K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.10 per kg, close to the world average of $0.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Birch logs (large) imports to the United States
The United States imported $943 thousand of birch logs (large) in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). Canada alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $880K | 93% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 3.7% |
| China | $29K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States birch logs (large) exports (HS 4403.95): 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 4403.95: Wood: of birch (Betula spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of birch logs (large) exported by the United States?
The United States exported birch logs (large) worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 115.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 37 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy birch logs (large) from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by the Bahamas (1%) and Cayman Isds (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of birch logs (large) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.10 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of birch logs (large) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $201 thousand in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $19.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import birch logs (large)?
Yes. The United States imported $943 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, the United Kingdom and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for birch logs (large)?
The HS code for birch logs (large) is subheading 4403.95. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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