Shaped tropical wood imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $148.0 million of shaped tropical wood in 2024 (73.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 158 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $226.7 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 | $148.0M | 73.3K t |
| 2023 | $147.8M | 68.6K t |
| 2022 | $226.7M | 85.2K t |
| 2021 | $155.0M | 72.8K t |
| 2020 | $108.2M | 56.1K t |
| 2019 | $106.6M | 55.0K t |
| 2018 | $35.9M | 21.5K t |
| 2017 | $23.5M | 17.5K t |
Where the United States imports shaped tropical wood from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+308% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $79.2M | 54% |
| Indonesia | $27.7M | 19% |
| Malaysia | $13.8M | 9.3% |
| Turkey | $5.7M | 3.9% |
| Bolivia | $5.0M | 3.4% |
| Peru | $3.1M | 2.1% |
| Philippines | $2.4M | 1.6% |
| Vietnam | $1.9M | 1.3% |
| China | $1.3M | 0.9% |
| Colombia | $874K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.02 per kg, 44% above the world average of $1.40. 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.
Shaped tropical wood exports from the United States
Exports of shaped tropical wood by the United States reached $2.5 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mexico (39%), Turks and Caicos Isds (15%), Canada (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Turks and Caicos Isds grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $992K | 39% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $374K | 15% |
| Canada | $230K | 9.1% |
| Bahamas | $181K | 7.2% |
| Bermuda | $118K | 4.7% |
| Kuwait | $97K | 3.8% |
| Japan | $87K | 3.5% |
| Portugal | $82K | 3.3% |
| Br. Virgin Isds | $69K | 2.7% |
| Saint Maarten | $59K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States shaped tropical wood imports (HS 4409.22): 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 4409.22: Wood: tropical (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 tropical wood imported by the United States?
The United States imported shaped tropical wood worth $148.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 73.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 158 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply shaped tropical wood to the United States?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($79.2 million), followed by Indonesia (19%) and Malaysia (9%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 308% on the year.
What is the average import price of shaped tropical wood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.02 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $1.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of shaped tropical wood to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.5 million in 2017 to $148.0 million in 2024, an increase of 529%. The peak was 2022 at $226.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $119.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export shaped tropical wood?
Yes. The United States exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Turks and Caicos Isds and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $145.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for shaped tropical wood?
The HS code for shaped tropical wood is subheading 4409.22. 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?
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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