Wooden posts and beams imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported wooden posts and beams worth $15.2 million (9.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 161 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $35.1 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 | $15.2M | 9.8K t |
| 2023 | $14.9M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $20.9M | 12.8K t |
| 2021 | $35.1M | 24.8K t |
| 2020 | $28.0M | 24.6K t |
| 2019 | $25.6M | 19.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.7M | 13.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 10.0K t |
Where the United States imports wooden posts and beams from
Canada alone supplied 84% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $12.8M | 84% |
| China | $569K | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $564K | 3.7% |
| Austria | $534K | 3.5% |
| Slovenia | $229K | 1.5% |
| Mexico | $121K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $113K | 0.7% |
| Slovakia | $81K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $65K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $33K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.55 per kg, 67% above the world average of $0.93. 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.
Wooden posts and beams exports from the United States
Exports of wooden posts and beams by the United States reached $2.6 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Cayman Isds (23%), Dominican Republic (18%), Bahamas (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Cayman Isds grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cayman Isds | $609K | 24% |
| Dominican Republic | $474K | 18% |
| Bahamas | $351K | 14% |
| Mexico | $283K | 11% |
| Canada | $263K | 10% |
| Panama | $126K | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $124K | 4.8% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $122K | 4.7% |
| Colombia | $91K | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $39K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States wooden posts and beams imports (HS 4418.60): 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 4418.60: Wood: posts and beams.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden posts and beams imported by the United States?
The United States imported wooden posts and beams worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 161 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden posts and beams to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by China (4%) and Belgium (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden posts and beams per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.55 per kg in 2024, 67% above the world average of $0.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wooden posts and beams to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2021 at $35.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export wooden posts and beams?
Yes. The United States exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cayman Isds, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden posts and beams?
The HS code for wooden posts and beams is subheading 4418.60. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4418 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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