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Africa: Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market 2025

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market Size in Africa

In 2021, the African oriented strandboard (OSB) market increased by 20% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption showed buoyant growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Production in Africa

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Exports

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, resulting at X cubic meters, which was approx. 86% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Kenya (X cubic meters), comprising a 5.3% share of total exports. The following exporters - Swaziland (X cubic meters) and Namibia (X cubic meters) - each accounted for a 7.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to oriented strandboard (OSB) exports from South Africa stood at -1.2%. At the same time, Namibia (+53.4%) and Swaziland (+15.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +53.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Kenya (-8.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of South Africa, Namibia and Swaziland increased by +9.7, +3.5 and +2.9 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest oriented strandboard (OSB) supplier in Africa, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kenya ($X), with a 5.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled -4.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kenya (-7.0% per year) and Namibia (+47.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, surging by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by 18% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per cubic meter), while Swaziland ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+1.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, purchases abroad of oriented strandboard (OSB) was finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X cubic meters), distantly followed by Algeria (X cubic meters), Morocco (X cubic meters) and Kenya (X cubic meters) represented the main importers of oriented strandboard (OSB), together creating 70% of total imports. The following importers - Tanzania (X cubic meters), Angola (X cubic meters), Egypt (X cubic meters), Ghana (X cubic meters), Botswana (X cubic meters), Namibia (X cubic meters) and Tunisia (X cubic meters) - together made up 19% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Algeria (with a CAGR of +31.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest oriented strandboard (OSB) importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($X), Algeria ($X) and Morocco ($X), together comprising 62% of total imports. Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania, Egypt, Ghana, Angola and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Among the main importing countries, Egypt, with a CAGR of +26.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 cubic meter in 2021, rising by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a modest expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per cubic meter), while Angola ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+9.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of oriented strandboard osb) consumption in 2021 were South Africa, Morocco and Kenya, together accounting for 57% of total consumption. These countries were followed by Tunisia, Algeria, Madagascar, Nigeria, Tanzania, Angola and Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, which together accounted for a further 29%.
The countries with the highest volumes of oriented strandboard osb) production in 2021 were Egypt, Namibia and Cote d'Ivoire, with a combined 87% share of total production.
In value terms, South Africa remains the largest oriented strandboard osb) supplier in Africa, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt, with a 1.2% share of total exports.
In value terms, the largest oriented strandboard osb) importing markets in Africa were South Africa, Morocco and Kenya, together accounting for 58% of total imports. These countries were followed by Algeria, Tunisia, Angola, Madagascar, Nigeria, Tanzania and Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, which together accounted for a further 27%.
In 2021, the oriented strandboard osb) export price in Africa amounted to $378 per cubic meter, growing by 18% against the previous year.
The oriented strandboard osb) import price in Africa stood at $302 per cubic meter in 2021, picking up by 6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the oriented strandboard (osb) market in Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 1606 - OSB

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in Africa, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Algeria
    • Angola
    • Benin
    • Botswana
    • Burkina Faso
    • Burundi
    • Cabo Verde
    • Cameroon
    • Central African Republic
    • Chad
    • Comoros
    • Congo
    • Democratic Republic of the Congo
    • Djibouti
    • Egypt
    • Equatorial Guinea
    • Eritrea
    • Ethiopia
    • Gabon
    • Gambia
    • Ghana
    • Guinea
    • Guinea-Bissau
    • Kenya
    • Lesotho
    • Liberia
    • Libya
    • Madagascar
    • Malawi
    • Mali
    • Mauritania
    • Mauritius
    • Mayotte
    • Morocco
    • Mozambique
    • Namibia
    • Niger
    • Nigeria
    • Reunion
    • Rwanda
    • Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
    • Sao Tome and Principe
    • Senegal
    • Seychelles
    • Sierra Leone
    • Somalia
    • South Africa
    • Sudan
    • Swaziland
    • Tanzania
    • Togo
    • Tunisia
    • Uganda
    • Zambia
    • Zimbabwe
    • Cote d'Ivoire
    • Western Sahara
    • South Sudan

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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