Shaped softwood imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of shaped softwood by the United States reached $1.15 billion in 2024 (705.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 208 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.74 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 | $1.15B | 705.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.16B | 643.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.74B | 1.07M t |
| 2021 | $1.40B | 983.2K t |
| 2020 | $911.9M | 621.5K t |
| 2019 | $908.2M | 665.3K t |
| 2018 | $900.1M | 671.2K t |
| 2017 | $880.6M | 640.3K t |
Where the United States imports shaped softwood from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (33%), Chile (22%), Mexico (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $380.1M | 33% |
| Chile | $255.6M | 22% |
| Mexico | $123.3M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $81.4M | 7.1% |
| Canada | $68.8M | 6% |
| Malaysia | $51.3M | 4.5% |
| Cambodia | $49.2M | 4.3% |
| Argentina | $45.0M | 3.9% |
| Indonesia | $19.5M | 1.7% |
| Estonia | $16.1M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.64 per kg, close to the world average of $1.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Shaped softwood exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported shaped softwood worth $51.1 million (31.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (46%), Bahamas (28%), Mexico (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $23.4M | 46% |
| Bahamas | $14.2M | 28% |
| Mexico | $2.9M | 5.8% |
| Barbados | $2.5M | 5% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $1.8M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $742K | 1.5% |
| Cayman Isds | $438K | 0.9% |
| Br. Virgin Isds | $435K | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $425K | 0.8% |
| Brazil | $357K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States shaped softwood imports (HS 4409.10): 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 4409.10: Wood: coniferous (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed.
Common questions
What is the value of shaped softwood imported by the United States?
The United States imported shaped softwood worth $1.15 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 705.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 208 countries worldwide, with 45% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply shaped softwood to the United States?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($380.1 million), followed by Chile (22%) and Mexico (11%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Estonia grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of shaped softwood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.64 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $1.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of shaped softwood to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $880.6 million in 2017 to $1.15 billion in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $1.74 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.13 billion a year.
Does the United States also export shaped softwood?
Yes. The United States exported $51.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the Bahamas and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.10 billion a year.
What is the HS code for shaped softwood?
The HS code for shaped softwood is subheading 4409.10. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4409 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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