Sawn softwood boards (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sawn softwood boards (other) by the United States reached $1.20 billion in 2024 (1.67 million tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 182 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 86% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.23 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 | $1.20B | 1.67M t |
| 2023 | $1.17B | 1.70M t |
| 2022 | $1.65B | 2.00M t |
| 2021 | $11.23B | 16.59M t |
| 2020 | $6.34B | 12.50M t |
| 2019 | $4.48B | 9.17M t |
| 2018 | $4.32B | 6.31M t |
| 2017 | $15.3M | 27.6K t |
Where the United States imports sawn softwood boards (other) from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.13B | 94% |
| China | $31.4M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $12.2M | 1% |
| New Zealand | $10.3M | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $5.2M | 0.4% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $1.0M | 0.1% |
| Cambodia | $1.0M | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $803K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, 42% above the world average of $0.50. 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 softwood boards (other) exports from the United States
The United States exported $186.5 million of sawn softwood boards (other) in 2024 (255.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 118 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (42%), Mexico (22%), Japan (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Philippines grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $78.9M | 42% |
| Mexico | $40.7M | 22% |
| Japan | $35.7M | 19% |
| Philippines | $7.3M | 3.9% |
| China | $6.7M | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $3.5M | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $2.8M | 1.5% |
| Bahamas | $1.3M | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 0.7% |
| French Polynesia | $1.2M | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States sawn softwood boards (other) imports (HS 4407.19): 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 4407.19: Wood: coniferous species, other than of pine (Pinus spp.) or fir (Abies spp.) or 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 softwood boards (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported sawn softwood boards (other) worth $1.20 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.67 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 182 countries worldwide, with 40% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn softwood boards (other) to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($1.13 billion), followed by China (3%) and Japan (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn softwood boards (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $0.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sawn softwood boards (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.3 million in 2017 to $1.20 billion in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $11.23 billion. Over 8 years the average was $3.80 billion a year.
Does the United States also export sawn softwood boards (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $186.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.01 billion a year.
What is the HS code for sawn softwood boards (other)?
The HS code for sawn softwood boards (other) is subheading 4407.19. 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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