Wood Program
Food Export helps U.S. wood companies reach the right foreign markets and find qualified buyers for their products through a customized approach that maximizes both near and long-term growth.
U.S. wood products are agricultural goods that can be marketed to various places around the world. The U.S. is a leading exporter of wood products. According to the USDA, there was a total of $9.51 billion in exports of U.S. forest and wood products in 2024.
Food Export works directly with the wood industry and relevant organizations, such as state agricultural promotion agencies, state forestry product associations, and the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC). As the Food Export Wood Program continues to expand, strategic collaborations play a critical role in engaging wood-based suppliers who may not initially realize their eligibility for Food Export services. These partnerships also ensure that Food Export remains closely aligned with the evolving needs of the wood products industry.
No matter where you are on your export journey, Food Export’s diverse programs meet suppliers where they are at.
Through the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, Food Export’s Branded Program supports U.S. wood companies’ international marketing efforts by reimbursing 50% of approved international marketing and promotional activities.
For more information on how the Branded Program can support wood companies read the flyers for Market Promotion for Commodity Wood Products & Market Promotion for Value-Added and Retail Wood Products.
“The Food Export Branded Program has been instrumental in helping our U.S.-based manufacturing business take its first steps into exporting.”
The Branded Program gave us the ease of mind knowing we are getting reimbursed for international expenses.
“The Branded Program has a game changer for us. It gave our small business the chance to reach new customers.”
