Forest Products
U.S. Forest Products Exports in 2022
Total Export Value
$10.1 Billion
3-Year Average
$8.96 Billion
Compound Average Growth
1.5% (2013-2022)
Top 10 Markets for Forest Products in 2022
Market | Total Value (USD) |
---|---|
Canada | $2.59 Billion |
China | $1.7 Billion |
United Kingdom | $1.14 Billion |
Mexico | $1.09 Billion |
European Union | $1.01 Billion |
Japan | $919.86 Million |
Vietnam | $351.39 Million |
Bahamas, The | $117.18 Million |
Dominican Republic | $105.17 Million |
South Korea | $89.09 Million |
Data and Analysis
In 2022, EU wood pellet consumption hit a new record of 24.8 million metric tons (MMT) mainly due to increased residential use.
China’s consumption of wood products has fallen significantly due to slowing economic growth, a weakened housing sector, changing consumer preferences, and reduced demand from overseas markets.
Spain is a net exporter of wood pellets. The country's pellet production hit a new record in 2022, amounting to 768,000 Metric Tons (MT).
News and Features
November 15, 2022
U.S. Specialty Crops Trade Issues – 2021 Report to Congress
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.