Softwood poles imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported softwood poles worth $14.0 million (25.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 153 countries. That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $22.6 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 | $14.0M | 25.9K t |
| 2023 | $16.8M | 33.8K t |
| 2022 | $22.6M | 40.2K t |
| 2021 | $22.6M | 38.0K t |
| 2020 | $19.4M | 44.0K t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 40.6K t |
| 2018 | $22.3M | 54.5K t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 41.3K t |
Where the United States imports softwood poles from
Canada alone supplied 85% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $11.9M | 85% |
| Honduras | $1.2M | 8.5% |
| Chile | $235K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $194K | 1.4% |
| Guyana | $156K | 1.1% |
| China | $90K | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | $56K | 0.4% |
| Slovakia | $51K | 0.4% |
| Romania | $35K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $28K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, close to the world average of $0.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Softwood poles exports from the United States
Exports of softwood poles by the United States reached $18.1 million in 2024 (17.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 93 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $13.4M | 74% |
| Canada | $2.7M | 15% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 7.1% |
| Bahamas | $401K | 2.2% |
| Honduras | $127K | 0.7% |
| Morocco | $72K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $56K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $25K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $21K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $14K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States softwood poles imports (HS 4404.10): 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 4404.10: Wood: coniferous, split poles, piles, pickets, stakes, pointed but not sawn lengthwise: sticks for umbrellas, tool handles etc, roughly trimmed but not turned or bent: chipwood etc, hoopwood.
Common questions
What is the value of softwood poles imported by the United States?
The United States imported softwood poles worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 153 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply softwood poles to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by Honduras (9%) and Chile (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Guyana grew fastest among the top ten, up 929% on the year.
What is the average import price of softwood poles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $0.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of softwood poles to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $22.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export softwood poles?
Yes. The United States exported $18.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Canada and Mexico. That compares with imports of $14.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for softwood poles?
The HS code for softwood poles is subheading 4404.10. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4404 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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