Africa: Overview of the Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) 2021

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) in Africa

In 2020, the African market for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after nine years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) in Africa

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) reached $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in Africa

South Africa (X cubic meters) remains the largest saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) producing country in Africa, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, production of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Tanzania (X cubic meters), sixfold. Uganda (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Tanzania (+X% per year) and Uganda (+X% per year).

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Exports in Africa

In 2020, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous), when their volume decreased by -X% to X cubic meters. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of export peaked at X cubic meters in 2019, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) fell notably to $X in 2020. In general, exports, however, showed a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) structure, finishing at X cubic meters, which was near X% of total exports in 2020. The following exporters - Egypt (X cubic meters) and Togo (X cubic meters) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020. At the same time, Togo (+X%) and Egypt (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Togo emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. While the share of South Africa (+X p.p.), Egypt (+X p.p.) and Togo (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Togo ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Togo (+X% per year) and Egypt (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the export price for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) in Africa amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per cubic meter), while Egypt ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Togo, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Imports in Africa

In 2020, overseas purchases of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) were finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports saw mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters. from 2018 to 2020, the growth of imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) contracted notably to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. from 2018 to 2020, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Botswana (X cubic meters), followed by Uganda (X cubic meters), Mauritania (X cubic meters), Algeria (X cubic meters), Guinea-Bissau (X cubic meters), Burundi (X cubic meters), Chad (X cubic meters), Libya (X cubic meters), Mayotte (X cubic meters), Gambia (X cubic meters), Benin (X cubic meters), Ethiopia (X cubic meters) and Eritrea (X cubic meters) were the key importers of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous), together making up X% of total imports. The following importers - Uganda (X cubic meters), Mauritania (X cubic meters), Algeria (X cubic meters), Guinea-Bissau (X cubic meters), Burundi (X cubic meters), Chad (X cubic meters), Libya (X cubic meters), Mayotte (X cubic meters), Gambia (X cubic meters), Benin (X cubic meters), Ethiopia (X cubic meters) and Eritrea (X cubic meters) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) imports into Botswana stood at +X%. At the same time, Benin (+X%), Guinea-Bissau (+X%), Mayotte (+X%), Gambia (+X%), Uganda (+X%), Eritrea (+X%), Burundi (+X%), Chad (+X%), Mauritania (+X%), Ethiopia (+X%) and Algeria (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Benin emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. By contrast, Libya (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Botswana (+X p.p.), Uganda (+X p.p.), Benin (+X p.p.), Guinea-Bissau (+X p.p.), Chad (+X p.p.), Mayotte (+X p.p.), Gambia (+X p.p.), Eritrea (+X p.p.), Burundi (+X p.p.), Mauritania (+X p.p.) and Ethiopia (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2007-2020, the share of Libya (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Botswana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Uganda ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ethiopia, with a X% share.

In Botswana, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uganda (+X% per year) and Ethiopia (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the import price for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) in Africa amounted to $X per cubic meter, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. from 2018 to 2020, the growth in terms of the import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Botswana ($X per cubic meter) and Benin ($X per cubic meter), while Mauritania ($X per cubic meter) and Uganda ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) in Africa?

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The country with the largest volume of consumption of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) was South Africa (7.1M cubic meters), comprising approx. 53% of total volume. Moreover, consumption of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Tanzania (1.2M cubic meters), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Uganda (1M cubic meters), with a 7.5% share.

What are the largest producers of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) in Africa?

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South Africa (7.5M cubic meters) constituted the country with the largest volume of production of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous), accounting for 56% of total volume. Moreover, production of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Tanzania (1.2M cubic meters), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Uganda (998K cubic meters), with a 7.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) in Africa?

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In value terms, South Africa ($26M) remains the largest saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) supplier in Africa, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Togo ($533K), with a 1.8% share of total exports.

What are the leading importers of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) in Africa?

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In value terms, Botswana ($1.6M) constitutes the largest market for imported saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) in Africa, comprising 8.6% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Uganda ($441K), with a 2.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Ethiopia, with a 2.4% share.

What is the average export price for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) in Africa?

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The export price for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) in Africa stood at $63 per cubic meter in 2020, growing by 2.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) in Africa?

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The import price for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) in Africa stood at $45 per cubic meter in 2020, reducing by -36.7% against the previous year.