Sawn fir and spruce boards imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported sawn fir and spruce boards worth $5.04 billion (8.71 million tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 177 countries. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.23 billion.
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 | $5.04B | 8.71M t |
| 2023 | $5.30B | 8.75M t |
| 2022 | $9.23B | 12.14M t |
| 2021 | $1.46B | 1.87M t |
| 2020 | $939.0M | 1.78M t |
| 2019 | $462.1M | 922.9K t |
| 2018 | $271.4M | 407.8K t |
| 2017 | $302.9M | 515.7K t |
Where the United States imports sawn fir and spruce boards from
Canada alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.18B | 83% |
| Germany | $402.9M | 8% |
| Sweden | $279.8M | 5.6% |
| Austria | $69.1M | 1.4% |
| Romania | $25.2M | 0.5% |
| Latvia | $23.4M | 0.5% |
| Finland | $23.3M | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $18.0M | 0.4% |
| Poland | $4.4M | 0.1% |
| Estonia | $4.1M | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sawn fir and spruce boards exports from the United States
The United States exported $83.2 million of sawn fir and spruce boards in 2024 (106.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Mexico (47%), Canada (38%), Taiwan (3%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $38.8M | 47% |
| Canada | $31.7M | 38% |
| Taiwan | $2.1M | 2.5% |
| Cayman Isds | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| China | $977K | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | $965K | 1.2% |
| Br. Virgin Isds | $810K | 1% |
| Germany | $761K | 0.9% |
| Palau | $734K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States sawn fir and spruce boards imports (HS 4407.12): 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 4407.12: Wood: coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn fir and spruce boards imported by the United States?
The United States imported sawn fir and spruce boards worth $5.04 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.71 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 177 countries worldwide, with 33% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn fir and spruce boards to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($4.18 billion), followed by Germany (8%) and Sweden (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 14% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn fir and spruce boards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sawn fir and spruce boards to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $302.9 million in 2017 to $5.04 billion in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $9.23 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.88 billion a year.
Does the United States also export sawn fir and spruce boards?
Yes. The United States exported $83.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Taiwan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $4.96 billion a year.
What is the HS code for sawn fir and spruce boards?
The HS code for sawn fir and spruce boards is subheading 4407.12. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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