Wafer board imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported wafer board worth $27.4 million (31.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 185 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $27.4M | 31.5K t |
| 2023 | $21.6M | 17.4K t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 16.5K t |
| 2021 | $13.2M | 14.7K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 13.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 16.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 9.5K t |
Where the United States imports wafer board from
Thailand alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $16.2M | 59% |
| Canada | $4.8M | 18% |
| Ecuador | $3.5M | 13% |
| China | $2.4M | 8.6% |
| Lithuania | $139K | 0.5% |
| Mexico | $90K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $53K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $48K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $39K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $35K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, 53% above the world average of $0.57. 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.
Wafer board exports from the United States
The United States exported $6.8 million of wafer board in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 96 countries for exports of this product. Canada alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, New Zealand grew fastest (+577% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.2M | 77% |
| Mexico | $581K | 8.6% |
| New Zealand | $562K | 8.3% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $86K | 1.3% |
| Bahamas | $73K | 1.1% |
| Barbados | $31K | 0.5% |
| Venezuela | $29K | 0.4% |
| El Salvador | $26K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $23K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $19K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States wafer board imports (HS 4410.19): 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 4410.19: Wafer board and similar board of wood n.e.c. in item no. 4410.1, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances.
Common questions
What is the value of wafer board imported by the United States?
The United States imported wafer board worth $27.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 185 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply wafer board to the United States?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($16.2 million), followed by Canada (17%) and Ecuador (13%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 154% on the year.
What is the average import price of wafer board per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, 53% above 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 wafer board to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $27.4 million in 2024, an increase of 218%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export wafer board?
Yes. The United States exported $6.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and New Zealand. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $20.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for wafer board?
The HS code for wafer board is subheading 4410.19. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4410 page.
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