HS Code:
The category 'Sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated' (HS Code: 4401.31) includes residues from wood processing such as sawdust, wood shavings, and other wood waste that has not been agglomerated into pellets, briquettes, or similar forms. This product category is primarily used as a raw material for producing particleboard, pulp, and paper, as well as for energy generation through biomass. It plays a significant role in the circular economy by recycling wood by-products that would otherwise be discarded.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $1.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
$250 million USD
20.8% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$180 million USD
15.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$150 million USD
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$120 million USD
10.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$100 million USD
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
3.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
10% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU internal trade and USMCA)
Rising demand for biomass energy
Increased trade volume as countries seek renewable energy sources, boosting exports from forested regions like Scandinavia and North America.
2020-2022
Growth in sustainable construction materials
Higher demand for sawdust as a raw material for eco-friendly particleboard and MDF, driving trade in Asia-Pacific markets.
2021-2023
Stricter environmental regulations
Increased compliance costs for exporters due to sustainability certifications and carbon footprint tracking, slightly slowing trade growth in some regions.
2022-2023
The European Union's Green Deal has introduced stricter regulations on biomass sourcing, requiring exporters to comply with sustainability criteria for sawdust and wood waste.
January 2023
Potential short-term trade disruptions for non-compliant exporters, but long-term growth expected as sustainability becomes a market standard.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has facilitated tariff-free trade of wood waste among member countries, boosting exports from Canada to the US.
July 2022
Increased trade volume within North America, with Canada strengthening its position as a key supplier.
Countries like Japan and South Korea have ramped up imports of sawdust and wood waste for biomass power generation as part of their renewable energy targets.
March 2023
Significant growth in export opportunities for countries with large forestry sectors, such as Canada and Sweden.