Africa: Sawn Wood Market Overview 2020

Sawn Wood Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the sawn wood market in Africa amounted to $X in 2018, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, sawn wood consumption continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. The level of sawn wood consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Sawn Wood Production in Africa

In value terms, sawn wood production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, sawn wood production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, when the output figure increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, sawn wood production attained its maximum level at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sawn Wood Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2018, sawn wood exports in Africa totaled X cubic meters, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, sawn wood exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, sawn wood exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, sawn wood exports continue to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, sawn wood exports reached their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Cameroon (X cubic meters), distantly followed by South Africa (X cubic meters), Cote d'Ivoire (X cubic meters), Egypt (X cubic meters), Ghana (X cubic meters) and Gabon (X cubic meters) represented the largest exporters of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, together constituting X% of total exports. Zambia (X cubic meters), Zimbabwe (X cubic meters), Congo (X cubic meters), Mozambique (X cubic meters) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X cubic meters) occupied a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Zambia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sawn wood markets worldwide were Cameroon ($X), Ghana ($X) and Gabon ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, Egypt and Zimbabwe lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X experienced the highest growth rate of exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The sawn wood export price in Africa stood at $X per cubic meter in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sawn wood export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise attained their peak figure in 2018, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest export price was Congo ($X per cubic meter), while Zimbabwe ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Ghana, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawn Wood Imports

Imports in Africa

The imports stood at X cubic meters in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, the sawn wood imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, sawn wood imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, sawn wood imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. The level of imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, South Africa (X cubic meters), distantly followed by Somalia (X cubic meters), Botswana (X cubic meters) and Tunisia (X cubic meters) were the key importers of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, together creating X% of total imports. The following importers - Lesotho (X cubic meters), Morocco (X cubic meters), Mauritius (X cubic meters), Swaziland (X cubic meters), Egypt (X cubic meters), Algeria (X cubic meters), Namibia (X cubic meters) and Kenya (X cubic meters) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Botswana, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Algeria ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Morocco, Mauritius, Tunisia, Kenya, Somalia, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana and Swaziland, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The sawn wood import price in Africa stood at $X per cubic meter in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sawn wood import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise attained their peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest import price was Egypt ($X per cubic meter), while Botswana ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Kenya, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform