Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sap-: U.S. export markets
U.S. exports of wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sap- wood, or roughly squared (HS 4403) totaled $1.4 billion in 2025, shipped to 86 countries and territories. The largest market was Vietnam, with $514 million (36% of the total, Fromerica calculation). From January–July 2026, exports were $1.1 billion, up 37% from the same months of 2025.
What HS 4403 covers
Heading 4403 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule: “Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sap- wood, or roughly squared.”
Top export markets
The 25 largest buyers of U.S. wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sap- in 2025, with the change so far this year. Countries with a link have a Fromerica export guide.
| # | Country | 2025 | YTD change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vietnam | $514M | ▲ +40% |
| 2 | Canada | $282M | ▼ −2.9% |
| 3 | Japan | $242M | ▼ −16% |
| 4 | China | $153M | ▲ +149% |
| 5 | India | $45.3M | ▲ +141% |
| 6 | South Korea | $32.7M | ▼ −32% |
| 7 | Italy | $15.2M | ▲ +45% |
| 8 | Portugal | $13.9M | ▲ +3.1% |
| 9 | Ireland | $12.6M | ▼ −70% |
| 10 | The Bahamas | $12.5M | ▲ +60% |
| 11 | Jamaica | $8.6M | ▼ −48% |
| 12 | Peru | $6.2M | ▼ −7.4% |
| 13 | Turkey | $5.7M | ▲ +12% |
| 14 | Mexico | $5.4M | ▲ +52% |
| 15 | Pakistan | $5.4M | ▼ −16% |
| 16 | Taiwan | $5.2M | ▼ −29% |
| 17 | Spain | $3.7M | ▼ −16% |
| 18 | Germany | $3.0M | ▲ +126% |
| 19 | Ghana | $2.8M | ▼ −100% |
| 20 | Hong Kong | $2.6M | ▼ −22% |
| 21 | Thailand | $2.6M | ▲ +624% |
| 22 | Bermuda | $2.5M | ▼ −27% |
| 23 | Cambodia | $2.5M | ▲ +361% |
| 24 | United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | ▼ −82% |
| 25 | United Kingdom | $2.2M | ▲ +247% |
Fastest-growing large markets
Among the top markets with at least $1 million in January–July 2025, these grew the most in January–July 2026 (Fromerica calculation): Cambodia (+361%, $5.3M), China (+149%, $299M), India (+141%, $48.2M), Germany (+126%, $4.3M) and The Bahamas (+60%, $11.0M).
States that ship the most
By state of origin of movement: where the goods started their trip to the port, not necessarily where they were made.
| # | State | 2025 | YTD change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $228M | ▼ −6.1% |
| 2 | Illinois | $124M | ▲ +88% |
| 3 | Maine | $116M | ▼ −3.5% |
| 4 | North Carolina | $116M | ▲ +73% |
| 5 | New York | $92.7M | ▲ +18% |
| 6 | Ohio | $67.4M | ▲ +69% |
| 7 | Oregon | $64.3M | ▼ −2.0% |
| 8 | Missouri | $46.3M | ▲ +55% |
| 9 | South Carolina | $41.7M | ▲ +37% |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $41.6M | ▲ +38% |
| 11 | Florida | $40.3M | ▲ +23% |
| 12 | Virginia | $38.4M | ▲ +54% |
| 13 | Georgia | $38.0M | ▲ +67% |
| 14 | Indiana | $28.5M | ▲ +24% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $26.2M | ▼ −18% |
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Data source and notes
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
- Export values: U.S. Census Bureau, International Trade data (census.gov/foreign-trade), free-alongside-ship (FAS) value in current U.S. dollars, not adjusted for inflation. Latest month available: July 2026. Retrieved 2026-09-26. Figures are shown as published, rounded for display (on a computer, hover over a table value to see the exact figure). The Census Bureau revises past months, and we refresh the data every month.
- Shares, year-over-year changes and rankings are Fromerica calculations based on these figures. Product names come from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (U.S. International Trade Commission) heading for each 4-digit code.
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