HS Code:
The category 'Pickets, palings, posts and rails, the foregoing which are sawn; assembled fence sections' falls under HS Code 442190. This category includes wooden products primarily used for fencing purposes, such as sawn pickets, palings, posts, rails, and pre-assembled fence sections. These products are typically made from various types of wood, including softwood and hardwood, and are essential for agricultural, residential, and commercial boundary demarcation. The global trade of these products is influenced by factors such as timber availability, construction activity, and regional preferences for fencing materials.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $1.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and International Trade Centre (ITC)
$350 million USD
29.2% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$300 million USD
25.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$150 million USD
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$100 million USD
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$80 million USD
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
5.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as USMCA and EU Single Market)
Rising demand for sustainable and certified wood products
Increased preference for FSC-certified fencing materials, driving up costs but improving market access in eco-conscious regions like the EU.
2021-2022
Shift towards alternative materials
Growing use of composite and vinyl fencing products as substitutes for traditional wooden fences, particularly in urban areas, reducing demand for wooden pickets and rails.
2020-2022
Increase in residential construction
Boom in housing construction in North America and parts of Europe has spurred demand for fencing materials, particularly assembled fence sections for quick installation.
2021-2023
The European Union updated its timber import regulations, mandating stricter traceability and sustainability requirements for wooden fencing products to combat illegal logging.
June 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters but improved market access for certified suppliers.
Ongoing negotiations between the US and Canada regarding softwood lumber tariffs have created uncertainty for wooden fencing product exporters, as duties could impact pricing.
September 2023
Potential price fluctuations in the North American market depending on negotiation outcomes.
China's export of wooden fencing materials has decreased as domestic construction and agricultural needs absorb more local production.
March 2023
Reduced competition in global markets, benefiting exporters from other countries like Canada and Poland.