Africa: Sawnwood (Coniferous) Market 2025

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African sawnwood (coniferous) market increased by 40% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +54.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Production in Africa

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 15%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of sawnwood (coniferous) exported in Africa soared to X cubic meters, picking up by 72% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 193% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 172%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the key exporting country with an export of about X cubic meters, which reached 78% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X cubic meters), constituting a 15% share of total exports. The following exporters - Zimbabwe (X cubic meters) and Madagascar (X cubic meters) - each resulted at a 4.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sawnwood (coniferous) exports from South Africa stood at +35.8%. At the same time, Tanzania (+108.6%), Madagascar (+45.2%) and Zimbabwe (+8.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +108.6% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa, Tanzania and Madagascar increased by +32, +15 and +1.5 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest sawnwood (coniferous) supplier in Africa, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Madagascar, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled +41.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (+107.3% per year) and Madagascar (+61.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sawnwood (coniferous) export price increased by +64.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 46%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe (+12.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of sawnwood (coniferous) increased by 1,734% to X cubic meters, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw resilient growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X cubic meters) represented the key importer of sawnwood (coniferous), committing 47% of total imports. Morocco (X cubic meters) held a 28% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by South Africa (14%). Mozambique (X cubic meters), Botswana (X cubic meters) and Algeria (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +83.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sawnwood (coniferous) in Africa, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Egypt stood at +26.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (+41.0% per year) and South Africa (+96.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+15.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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