Africa: Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Market 2020

Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the roundwood (non-coniferous) market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, approximately mirroring the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when market value increased by X% y-o-y. The level of roundwood (non-coniferous) consumption peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Production in Africa

In 2017, the amount of roundwood (non-coniferous) produced in Africa amounted to X cubic meters, stabilizing at the previous year. The roundwood (non-coniferous) production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the roundwood (non-coniferous) production attained its maximum volume in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports in Africa

In 2017, roundwood (non-coniferous) exports in Africa amounted to X cubic meters, coming down by -X% against the previous year. The roundwood (non-coniferous) exports continue to indicate a drastic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The volume of exports peaked of X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, roundwood (non-coniferous) exports amounted to $X in 2017. The roundwood (non-coniferous) exports continue to indicate a deep drop. In that year, the roundwood (non-coniferous) exports reached their peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the roundwood (non-coniferous) exports failed to regain its momentum.

Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports by Country in Africa

The exports of the three major exporters of roundwood (non-coniferous), namely Egypt, Cameroon and Nigeria, represented more than half of total export. Cote d'Ivoire (X cubic meters) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Benin (X%) and South Africa (X%). Congo (X cubic meters) held the weak 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 Cameroon (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In Cameroon, roundwood (non-coniferous) exports increased at 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: Nigeria (+X% per year) and Congo (-X% per year).

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

In 2017, the roundwood (non-coniferous) export price in Africa amounted to $X per cubic meter, approximately equating the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when the export prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for roundwood (non-coniferous) attained its maximum level 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 Cameroon ($X per cubic meter), while Egypt ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

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

Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports in Africa

In 2017, the amount of roundwood (non-coniferous) imported in Africa amounted to X cubic meters, lowering by -X% against the previous year. The roundwood (non-coniferous) imports continue to indicate a drastic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the roundwood (non-coniferous) imports reached its peak figure volume of X cubic meters in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, roundwood (non-coniferous) imports stood at $X in 2017. The roundwood (non-coniferous) imports continue to indicate a temperate contraction. In that year, the roundwood (non-coniferous) imports attained their peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the roundwood (non-coniferous) imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports by Country in Africa

South Africa dominates roundwood (non-coniferous) imports structure, accounting for X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X cubic meters), creating X% share of total imports. Egypt (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to roundwood (non-coniferous) imports into South Africa stood at -X%. At the same time, Egypt (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest growing importer in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Morocco (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of South Africa increased by X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest roundwood (non-coniferous) markets worldwide were Morocco ($X), Egypt ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Egypt (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of imports, among the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

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

In 2017, the roundwood (non-coniferous) import price in Africa amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by X% against the previous year. The roundwood (non-coniferous) import price continues to indicate a remarkable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, when the import prices increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for roundwood (non-coniferous) reached their peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the import prices for roundwood (non-coniferous) failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Egypt ($X per cubic meter), while South Africa ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform