Prefabricated wooden building imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $253.1 million of prefabricated wooden building in 2024 (80.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 190 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $253.1M | 80.3K t |
| 2023 | $251.5M | 67.6K t |
| 2022 | $221.8M | 66.0K t |
| 2021 | $159.7M | 65.8K t |
| 2020 | $117.3M | 57.6K t |
| 2019 | $150.7M | 70.4K t |
| 2018 | $114.7M | 46.2K t |
| 2017 | $112.1M | 43.2K t |
Where the United States imports prefabricated wooden building from
The largest suppliers were Canada (38%), China (15%), Mexico (12%). Among the main suppliers, Estonia grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $96.6M | 38% |
| China | $39.2M | 16% |
| Mexico | $29.9M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $27.8M | 11% |
| Poland | $22.4M | 8.8% |
| Estonia | $11.8M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $2.4M | 1% |
| Finland | $2.3M | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $1.9M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.15 per kg, close to the world average of $2.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prefabricated wooden building exports from the United States
Exports of prefabricated wooden building by the United States reached $31.7 million in 2024 (9.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Canada alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $18.5M | 59% |
| Mexico | $4.3M | 14% |
| Bahamas | $3.5M | 11% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $540K | 1.7% |
| New Zealand | $495K | 1.6% |
| Philippines | $299K | 0.9% |
| Estonia | $275K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $244K | 0.8% |
| Costa Rica | $238K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States prefabricated wooden building imports (HS 9406.10): 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 9406.10: Buildings: prefabricated, of wood.
Common questions
What is the value of prefabricated wooden building imported by the United States?
The United States imported prefabricated wooden building worth $253.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 190 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply prefabricated wooden building to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($96.6 million), followed by China (15%) and Mexico (12%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average import price of prefabricated wooden building per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.15 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $2.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prefabricated wooden building to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $112.1 million in 2017 to $253.1 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $172.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export prefabricated wooden building?
Yes. The United States exported $31.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $221.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prefabricated wooden building?
The HS code for prefabricated wooden building is subheading 9406.10. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9406 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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