HS Code:
The Chippers category, typically classified under HS Code 8436 (Other agricultural, horticultural, forestry, poultry-keeping or bee-keeping machinery), includes machinery used for chipping wood or other materials into smaller pieces. These machines are essential in industries such as forestry, landscaping, and biomass energy production. Chippers are used to process wood into chips for mulch, fuel, or raw material for paper and particleboard production. This category encompasses a range of equipment, from small portable units for landscaping to large industrial chippers for commercial timber processing.
Total Trade Volume
USD 1.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 320 million
26.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 280 million
23.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 150 million
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 100 million
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 80 million
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries to protect domestic industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU Single Market or USMCA)
Rising demand for biomass energy
Increased demand for industrial wood chippers as countries invest in renewable energy sources, driving trade growth in regions with strong forestry sectors.
2021-2022
Technological advancements in chipper efficiency
Manufacturers are focusing on energy-efficient and automated chippers, leading to higher exports of advanced machinery from countries like Germany and Finland.
2020-2022
Growth in landscaping and urban forestry
Growing urbanization and green initiatives have boosted demand for portable chippers in North America and Europe, influencing trade patterns.
2019-2022
The EU Green Deal has introduced stricter environmental regulations for machinery, including chippers, to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency.
January 2023
Manufacturers exporting to the EU must adapt to new standards, potentially increasing production costs but also opening opportunities for innovation.
The United States imposed additional tariffs on certain Chinese-made agricultural machinery, including chippers, as part of ongoing trade tensions.
March 2022
This has shifted some market share to European and domestic US manufacturers, though it has also raised costs for US importers.
Finland announced a major investment in sustainable forestry equipment, including advanced wood chippers, to support its bioeconomy strategy.
September 2022
This has strengthened Finland's position as a leading exporter of high-quality chippers, particularly to European and Asian markets.