Africa: Market for Wood Chips, Particles And Residues 2022

Market Size for Wood Chips, Particles And Residues in Africa

In 2021, the African market for wood chips, particles and residues was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption posted a resilient increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues in Africa

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues production declined rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in Africa

The country with the largest volume of wood chips, particles and residues production was South Africa (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, wood chips, particles and residues production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), sevenfold. Sudan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In South Africa, wood chips, particles and residues production contracted by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (+X% per year) and Sudan (+X% per year).

Exports of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues

Exports in Africa

In 2021, the amount of wood chips, particles and residues exported in Africa fell slightly to X tons, leveling off at 2020. Overall, exports showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues exports contracted significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Swaziland (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. Mozambique (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Swaziland (+X%) and Mozambique (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Swaziland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Swaziland, South Africa and Mozambique increased by +X, +X and +X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest wood chips, particles and residues supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mozambique ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at -X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (-X% per year) and Swaziland (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The and residues in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Imports of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues

Imports in Africa

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of wood chips, particles and residues, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues imports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the major importer of wood chips, particles and residues in Africa, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Botswana (X tons) and Congo (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Morocco (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Egypt (+X%), Botswana (+X%), Congo (+X%) and Morocco (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. South Africa (+X p.p.), Botswana (+X p.p.) and Congo (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Botswana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wood chips, particles and residues in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Botswana totaled +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-X% per year) and Egypt (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the and residues in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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