How much logs do Papua New Guinea export?
It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $513.4 million in 2024, 4% of world exports of wood in the rough (HS 4403) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 89% of its logs exports by value.
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Papua New Guinea's logs exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $513.4 million | 4% | 2.1 million t | $249 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 4403 (Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark).
Where Papua New Guinea's logs goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Papua New Guinea's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $458M | 89% |
| India | $36M | 6.9% |
| South Korea | $9M | 1.8% |
| Other Asia, nes | $5M | 1% |
| Japan | $4M | 0.7% |
The logs price Papua New Guinea sells into
The benchmark price, Cameroon, sapele, FOB Douala, was $402.9/m³ in September 2026, down 2% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 6% a year, calmer in 11% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Logs price history.
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