Sawn oak boards exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported sawn oak boards worth $856.3 million (646.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 91 countries. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $1.32 billion.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $856.3M | 646.1K t |
| 2023 | $772.1M | 490.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.05B | 789.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.01B | 843.6K t |
| 2020 | $807.6M | 813.1K t |
| 2019 | $876.4M | 884.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.24B | 1.31M t |
| 2017 | $1.32B | 1.44M t |
Where the United States exports sawn oak boards to
Most of it went to China (37%), Canada (14%), Vietnam (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $320.5M | 37% |
| Canada | $120.2M | 14% |
| Vietnam | $106.0M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $55.6M | 6.5% |
| Australia | $24.4M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $22.0M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $15.3M | 1.8% |
| Mexico | $13.8M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $12.7M | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12.2M | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, close to the world average of $1.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sawn oak boards imports to the United States
The United States imported $23.3 million of sawn oak boards in 2024 (13.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Canada (46%), Netherlands (17%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $10.7M | 46% |
| Netherlands | $3.9M | 17% |
| France | $3.4M | 15% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $759K | 3.3% |
| Ukraine | $459K | 2% |
| China | $447K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $258K | 1.1% |
| Croatia | $199K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States sawn oak boards exports (HS 4407.91): 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 4407.91: Wood: oak (Quercus spp.), 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 oak boards exported by the United States?
The United States exported sawn oak boards worth $856.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 646.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 91 countries worldwide, with 41% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy sawn oak boards from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($320.5 million), followed by Canada (14%) and Vietnam (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 99 buyer countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average export price of sawn oak boards per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $1.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of sawn oak boards from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.32 billion in 2017 to $856.3 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2017 at $1.32 billion. Over 8 years the average was $992.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import sawn oak boards?
Yes. The United States imported $23.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, the Netherlands and France. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $833.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn oak boards?
The HS code for sawn oak boards is subheading 4407.91. 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?
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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