Particle board imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of particle board by the United States reached $323.5 million in 2024 (615.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 208 countries. Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $323.5M | 615.2K t |
| 2023 | $308.4M | 461.4K t |
| 2022 | $372.0M | 536.5K t |
| 2021 | $330.9M | 597.5K t |
| 2020 | $298.2M | 629.5K t |
| 2019 | $339.9M | 754.3K t |
| 2018 | $313.5M | 640.3K t |
| 2017 | $320.4M | 650.0K t |
Where the United States imports particle board from
Canada alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $249.0M | 77% |
| Mexico | $15.3M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $15.2M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $10.9M | 3.4% |
| China | $6.2M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 1.3% |
| Chile | $3.8M | 1.2% |
| Latvia | $3.0M | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $2.3M | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, 23% above the world average of $0.43. 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.
Particle board exports from the United States
The United States exported $151.2 million of particle board in 2024 (297.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Canada alone took 66% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $99.3M | 66% |
| Mexico | $47.3M | 31% |
| United Arab Emirates | $823K | 0.5% |
| Cayman Isds | $782K | 0.5% |
| Israel | $724K | 0.5% |
| France | $596K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $246K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $206K | 0.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $117K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $86K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States particle board imports (HS 4410.11): 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 4410.11: Particle board of wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances.
Common questions
What is the value of particle board imported by the United States?
The United States imported particle board worth $323.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 615.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 208 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply particle board to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($249.0 million), followed by Mexico (5%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 287% on the year.
What is the average import price of particle board per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $0.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of particle board to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $320.4 million in 2017 to $323.5 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $372.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $325.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export particle board?
Yes. The United States exported $151.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $172.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for particle board?
The HS code for particle board is subheading 4410.11. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4410 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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