Africa: Market for Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) 2025

Market Size for Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) in Africa

The African market for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) totaled $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) in Africa

In value terms, production of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels)

Exports in Africa

Exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) contracted sharply to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -27.3% compared with the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 66%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 66% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the main exporter of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels), creating 38% of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 15% share, followed by Mozambique (12%), Ghana (8.3%), Gabon (5.2%) and Egypt (4.7%). Congo (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to wooden builders' joinery and carpentry (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) exports from South Africa stood at -1.4%. At the same time, Mozambique (+166.3%), Gabon (+11.7%) and Congo (+5.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +166.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Ghana (-2.2%), Cote d'Ivoire (-7.7%) and Egypt (-9.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mozambique (+12 p.p.), Gabon (+3.9 p.p.), South Africa (+3.4 p.p.) and Congo (+2.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Egypt and Cote d'Ivoire saw its share reduced by -5.6% and -11.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest wooden builders' joinery and carpentry (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) supplier in Africa, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 9.4% share.

In South Africa, exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) declined by an average annual rate of -3.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ghana (-3.1% per year) and Egypt (-3.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Congo (+9.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels)

Imports in Africa

Imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) rose significantly to X tons in 2022, increasing by 14% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 33%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Senegal (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons) represented the main importers of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) in Africa, together mixing up 22% of total imports. Namibia (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Nigeria (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and South Africa (X tons). All these countries together took near 28% share of total imports. The following importers - Botswana (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Mauritania (X tons), Mayotte (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Libya (X tons) - together made up 19% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Senegal (with a CAGR of +39.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Senegal ($X) and Ethiopia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 28% share of total imports.

Senegal, with a CAGR of +35.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 7.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild decline. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ethiopia (+11.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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