Africa: Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market 2021

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Africa

The African wood fuel (non-coniferous) market reduced slightly to $X in 2020, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. from 2015 to 2020, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Production in Africa

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) production declined slightly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in Africa

The countries with the highest volumes of wood fuel (non-coniferous) production in 2020 were Ethiopia (X cubic meters), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X cubic meters) and Nigeria (X cubic meters), together accounting for X% of total production. These countries were followed by Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia, Sudan, Egypt, Mozambique, Somalia and Madagascar, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Ghana, while wood fuel (non-coniferous) production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2020, exports of wood fuel (non-coniferous) in Africa surged to X cubic meters, increasing by X% compared with 2019 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports dropped to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of wood fuel (non-coniferous), namely Egypt, Zambia and Cote d'Ivoire, represented more than two-thirds of total export. South Africa (X cubic meters) took an X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Ghana (X%). Zimbabwe (X cubic meters) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Zambia (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wood fuel (non-coniferous) supplying countries in Africa were Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Zambia ($X) and Ghana ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Zambia recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the wood fuel (non-coniferous) export price in Africa amounted to $X per cubic meter, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per cubic meter), while Egypt ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2020, overseas purchases of wood fuel (non-coniferous) were finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters. from 2018 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. Total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, South Africa (X cubic meters), distantly followed by Morocco (X cubic meters), Guinea-Bissau (X cubic meters), Lesotho (X cubic meters) and Somalia (X cubic meters) represented the largest importers of wood fuel (non-coniferous), together generating X% of total imports. Libya (X cubic meters), Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (X cubic meters), Central African Republic (X cubic meters), Eritrea (X cubic meters), Djibouti (X cubic meters), Equatorial Guinea (X cubic meters), Botswana (X cubic meters) and Gabon (X cubic meters) held a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports into South Africa stood at -X%. At the same time, Central African Republic (+X%), Guinea-Bissau (+X%), Botswana (+X%), Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (+X%), Gabon (+X%), Equatorial Guinea (+X%), Djibouti (+X%), Lesotho (+X%), Libya (+X%), Eritrea (+X%) and Somalia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Central African Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. Morocco experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Guinea-Bissau (+X p.p.), Lesotho (+X p.p.), Central African Republic (+X p.p.), Botswana (+X p.p.), Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (+X p.p.), Equatorial Guinea (+X p.p.), Djibouti (+X p.p.), Libya (+X p.p.), Gabon (+X p.p.) and Eritrea (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2007-2020, the share of Morocco (-X p.p.) and South Africa (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest wood fuel (non-coniferous) importing markets in Africa were Morocco ($X), South Africa ($X) and Somalia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Djibouti, Eritrea, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Guinea-Bissau, Libya, Gabon, Lesotho and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X African Republic (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2020, the wood fuel (non-coniferous) import price in Africa amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. The level of import peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per cubic meter), while Lesotho ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Central African Republic, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform