HS Code:
The category of wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors, or similar objects (HS Code: 4414.00) includes frames made primarily of wood used to encase and display artwork, photographs, and mirrors. These products are essential in home decor, art galleries, and commercial spaces, combining functionality with aesthetic appeal. The global trade of wooden frames is influenced by factors such as raw material availability (timber), craftsmanship, design trends, and consumer preferences for sustainable and eco-friendly products.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $1.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database, International Trade Centre (ITC)
$450 million USD
37.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$180 million USD
15.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$120 million USD
10.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$90 million USD
7.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$70 million USD
5.8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
5.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (imposed by certain countries on non-preferential trade partners)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements or for developing countries under GSP schemes)
Rising demand for eco-friendly and sustainable wooden frames
Increased market share for suppliers using certified sustainable timber, influencing sourcing practices and pricing structures.
2021-2023
Shift towards minimalist and modern frame designs
Boosted exports from countries like Vietnam and Poland, known for affordable, contemporary designs, while traditional ornate frame markets (e.g., Italy) see slower growth.
2020-2022
Growth in e-commerce for home decor products
Expanded market access for small and medium-sized exporters, particularly in Asia, with direct-to-consumer sales driving trade volume growth.
2019-2023
The European Union introduced stricter regulations under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to ensure that imported wooden products, including frames, are sourced from deforestation-free supply chains.
June 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters, particularly in developing countries, but also enhanced market opportunities for certified sustainable producers.
Ongoing trade tensions have led to additional tariffs on Chinese wooden frames imported into the US, prompting buyers to diversify sourcing to Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries.
March 2022
Shift in trade patterns, with Vietnam gaining a larger share of the US market, while Chinese exporters face reduced competitiveness.
Several companies have launched online platforms allowing consumers to customize wooden frames, driving demand for flexible manufacturing and localized production.
October 2022
Increased trade in semi-finished wooden frame components as manufacturers adapt to just-in-time production for customized orders.