Sawn meranti boards imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported sawn meranti boards worth $8.1 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 91 countries. Value rose 41% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.0 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 | $8.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 4.5K t |
Where the United States imports sawn meranti boards from
One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $5.1M | 62% |
| Indonesia | $2.9M | 36% |
| Philippines | $140K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.18 per kg, 80% above the world average of $1.21. 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.
Sawn meranti boards exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported sawn meranti boards worth $2.5 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 57 countries for exports of this product. Saudi Arabia alone took 94% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 94% |
| Mexico | $134K | 5.4% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States sawn meranti boards imports (HS 4407.25): 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 4407.25: Wood, tropical: dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn meranti boards imported by the United States?
The United States imported sawn meranti boards worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 91 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn meranti boards to the United States?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Indonesia (36%) and the Philippines (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn meranti boards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.18 per kg in 2024, 80% above the world average of $1.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sawn meranti boards to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export sawn meranti boards?
Yes. The United States exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Bahrain. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn meranti boards?
The HS code for sawn meranti boards is subheading 4407.25. 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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