Particle board and wood treatment machinery imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of particle board and wood treatment machinery by the United States reached $60.4 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 174 countries. Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $98.4 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 | $60.4M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $56.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $29.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $43.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $98.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $78.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $63.9M | 5.2K t |
Where the United States imports particle board and wood treatment machinery from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+680% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $30.7M | 51% |
| Italy | $14.5M | 24% |
| China | $3.0M | 4.9% |
| Japan | $2.9M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| Ireland | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| France | $169K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.48 per kg, close to the world average of $10.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Particle board and wood treatment machinery exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported particle board and wood treatment machinery worth $5.4 million (196 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (26%), Canada (18%), Colombia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Peru grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 26% |
| Canada | $964K | 18% |
| Colombia | $444K | 8.2% |
| Germany | $437K | 8.1% |
| Vietnam | $392K | 7.3% |
| China | $355K | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $275K | 5.1% |
| Peru | $265K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $239K | 4.4% |
| Mexico | $224K | 4.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States particle board and wood treatment machinery imports (HS 8479.30): 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 8479.30: Machinery and mechanical appliances: presses for the manufacture of particle or fibre building board of wood or other ligneous materials and other machinery for treating wood or cork.
Common questions
What is the value of particle board and wood treatment machinery imported by the United States?
The United States imported particle board and wood treatment machinery worth $60.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 174 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply particle board and wood treatment machinery to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($30.7 million), followed by Italy (24%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 680% on the year.
What is the average import price of particle board and wood treatment machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.48 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of particle board and wood treatment machinery to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $63.9 million in 2017 to $60.4 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2019 at $98.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export particle board and wood treatment machinery?
Yes. The United States exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Canada and Colombia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $55.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for particle board and wood treatment machinery?
The HS code for particle board and wood treatment machinery is subheading 8479.30. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8479 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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