Africa: Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Overview 2020

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the sawnwood (non-coniferous) market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. The sawnwood (non-coniferous) consumption continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009, when market value increased by X% year-to-year. The level of sawnwood (non-coniferous) consumption peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Production in Africa

In 2017, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood (non-coniferous) were produced in Africa; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when the output figure increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the sawnwood (non-coniferous) production reached its peak figure volume in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports in Africa

In 2017, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood (non-coniferous) were exported in Africa; lowering by -X% against the previous year. The sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports continue to indicate a measured slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports reached their peak volume of X cubic meters. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports amounted to $X in 2017. The sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, the sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports reached its maximum level of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports by Country in Africa

Cameroon (X cubic meters) and Egypt (X cubic meters) represented roughly X% of total exports of sawnwood (non-coniferous) in 2017. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X cubic meters), Cote d'Ivoire (X cubic meters) and Mozambique (X cubic meters), together generating X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Tanzania (X cubic meters) and South Africa (X cubic meters) each reached a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Egypt (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cameroon ($X) remains the largest sawnwood (non-coniferous) supplier in Africa, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Ghana, with a X% share.

In Cameroon, sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports shrank by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (-X% per year) and Ghana (-X% per year).

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Export Prices by Country in Africa

The sawnwood (non-coniferous) export price in Africa stood at $X per cubic meter in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. The sawnwood (non-coniferous) export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009, when the export prices increased by X% year-to-year. The level of export price peaked of $X per cubic meter in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Mozambique ($X thousand per cubic meter), while Egypt ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports in Africa

In 2017, imports of sawnwood (non-coniferous) in Africa stood at X cubic meters, surging by X% against the previous year. The sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports continue to indicate a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports reached their peak volume of X cubic meters. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports amounted to $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. In that year, the sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports attained their peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports by Country in Africa

In 2017, Libya (X cubic meters) and Egypt (X cubic meters) were the largest importers of sawnwood (non-coniferous) in the globe, together finishing at approx. X% of total imports. South Africa (X cubic meters) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Algeria (X cubic meters) and Morocco (X cubic meters). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Sudan (X cubic meters) and Tunisia (X cubic meters) held the weak share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Libya (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Libya ($X), Egypt ($X) and South Africa ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries , Libya (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Import Prices by Country in Africa

The sawnwood (non-coniferous) import price in Africa stood at $X per cubic meter in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. The sawnwood (non-coniferous) import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012, when the import prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for sawnwood (non-coniferous) attained its maximum level of $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Libya ($X per cubic meter), while Egypt ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Egypt (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform