Forest Products
U.S. Forest Products Exports in 2023
Total Export Value
$9.19 Billion
3-Year Average
$9.56 Billion
Compound Average Growth
-0.3% (2014-2023)
| Market | Total Value (USD) |
|---|---|
| Canada | $2.33 Billion |
| China | $1.48 Billion |
| United Kingdom | $1.26 Billion |
| Mexico | $977.02 Million |
| European Union | $944.24 Million |
| Japan | $824.75 Million |
| Vietnam | $252.87 Million |
| Dominican Republic | $106.53 Million |
| Turkey | $89.28 Million |
| Bahamas, The | $83.84 Million |
Data and Analysis
EU imports of fuel wood totaled $1.8 billion in 2023. The two main categories of fuel wood imported by the EU are wood pellets and wood chips. This report focuses on the bioenergy market for wood chips in Northwestern Europe, which is increasingly seeking to import from outside the EU.
On December 12, the Secretary of State (SOS) for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Steve Barclay announced draft legislation to stop products from illegal deforestation from being sold in the United Kingdom (UK).
India is the world’s most populous country and boasts one of the fastest growing economies in the world. As Indian households continue to reach higher levels of consumer spending, imported agricultural products are becoming more accessible to a larger number of people.
News and Features
Throughout 2021, FAS was proud to support USDA's efforts to create more and better markets for U.S. agriculture, to address the climate crisis, and to promote nutrition and food security.
Secretary Vilsack highlights key USDA accomplishments – including FAS's global leadership – to create more and better markets for U.S. agriculture in 2021.