Africa: Wooden Frame Market 2025

Wooden Frame Market Size in Africa

In 2021, the African wooden frame market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wooden Frame Production in Africa

In value terms, wooden frame production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 12%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Wooden Frame Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X units of wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects were exported in Africa; growing by 20% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 107%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wooden frame exports declined slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Mozambique (X units) represented the main exporter of wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects, comprising 73% of total exports. Morocco (X units) held a 19% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by South Africa (5%).

Mozambique was also the fastest-growing in terms of the wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects exports, with a CAGR of +668.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Morocco (+2.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, South Africa (-5.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mozambique (+73 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Morocco (-14.1 p.p.) and South Africa (-14.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X), Morocco ($X) and South Africa ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 80% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Morocco, with a CAGR of +3.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -20.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 112% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Mozambique ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Wooden Frame Imports

Imports in Africa

Wooden frame imports fell slightly to X units in 2021, dropping by -2.9% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 61%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wooden frame imports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Nigeria was the largest importer of wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects in Africa, with the volume of imports finishing at X units, which was near 46% of total imports in 2021. Ethiopia (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 19% share, followed by South Africa (11%). Djibouti (X units), Uganda (X units), Morocco (X units), Senegal (X units) and Tanzania (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Nigeria increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Djibouti (+46.1%), Ethiopia (+19.6%), Senegal (+6.5%), Morocco (+5.1%) and Uganda (+4.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Djibouti emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +46.1% from 2012-2021. By contrast, South Africa (-4.7%) and Tanzania (-11.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Nigeria (+16 p.p.), Ethiopia (+14 p.p.) and Djibouti (+3.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Tanzania and South Africa saw its share reduced by -3.9% and -9.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Ethiopia ($X) and South Africa ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 60% of total imports. These countries were followed by Djibouti, Morocco, Tanzania, Uganda and Senegal, which together accounted for a further 18%.

Djibouti, with a CAGR of +48.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the import price increased by 21%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Djibouti ($X per unit), while Nigeria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+1.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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