Global exports of sawn wood reached US$38.8 billion in 2025, reflecting continued demand for processed timber across construction, furniture manufacturing, and industrial applications.

Compared with US$56.3 billion in 2021, the overall value of sawn wood exports declined by 31.1% over the five-year period. Despite this longer-term decrease, international shipments recovered slightly in 2025, with export value increasing 2.9% from US$37.7 billion in 2024.

Canada, Sweden, Russia, Germany, and Finland remained the world's leading suppliers of sawn wood. Together, these five countries accounted for 48.5% of global export value, reinforcing their dominant position in the international timber market.

Sawn Wood Exports by Region

Europe continued to lead global sawn wood exports in 2025, shipping products worth US$23.2 billion, equivalent to 59.8% of worldwide exports.

Regional export shares were distributed as follows:

· Europe — 59.8%

· North America — 22.1%

· Asia — 7.0%

· Latin America and the Caribbean — 5.7%

· Africa — 3.3%

· Oceania — 2.1%

Within Oceania, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Australia remained the region's primary sawn wood exporters.

For international trade classification, sawn wood products are identified under HS Code 4407.

Top Sawn Wood Exporting Countries

The following countries generated the highest export revenues from sawn wood in 2025:

1. Canada — US$6.1 billion (15.6%)

2. Sweden — US$4.4 billion (11.4%)

3. Russia — US$3.0 billion (7.8%)

4. Germany — US$2.7 billion (7.0%)

5. Finland — US$2.6 billion (6.6%)

6. United States — US$2.5 billion (6.5%)

7. Austria — US$2.1 billion (5.4%)

8. Thailand — US$1.2 billion (3.1%)

9. Latvia — US$955.2 million (2.5%)

10. Brazil — US$801.2 million (2.1%)

11. Chile — US$749.2 million (1.9%)

12. New Zealand — US$670.3 million (1.7%)

13. Belgium — US$616.7 million (1.6%)

14. Croatia — US$559 million (1.4%)

15. France — US$556.2 million (1.4%)

Combined, these fifteen countries supplied 76.3% of all sawn wood exports worldwide in 2025, demonstrating the concentration of global timber production among a relatively small number of exporting nations.

Fastest-Growing Sawn Wood Exporters

Several leading suppliers recorded strong year-over-year growth in export value during 2025.

The fastest-growing exporters included:

· Finland — +25.8%

· Austria — +25.2%

· Belgium — +19.2%

· Sweden — +15.2%

Meanwhile, several major exporters experienced declining export sales compared with 2024:

· Russia — -20.4%

· Canada — -8.9%

· Thailand — -8.9%

· Chile — -7.0%

· United States — -6.6%

Top Sawn Wood Export Companies

According to Tendata's Global Trade Intelligence Platform, the following companies ranked among the leading sawn wood exporters in 2025:

1. CHEP INTERNATIONAL — 8.63% (US$123.91 million)

2. MADERAS ARAUCO — 3.11% (US$44.70 million)

3. BRASILMAD EXPORTADORA SA — 2.74% (US$39.40 million)

4. NATURAL TRADE — 2.09% (US$29.95 million)

5. MADERAS ARAUCO S A — 1.99% (US$28.64 million)

6. MOW BRAZIL CO LTDA — 1.68% (US$24.16 million)

7. MOW BRAZIL — 1.67% (US$24.03 million)

8. MADERAS MARTIN LTDA — 1.55% (US$22.27 million)

9. BRASILMAD EXPORTADORA S A — 1.33% (US$19.06 million)

10. CMPC MADERAS SPA — 1.32% (US$19.02 million)

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