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Africa: Wooden Particle Board Market 2025

Wooden Particle Board Market Size in Africa

In 2021, the African wooden particle board market increased by 0.5% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wooden Particle Board Production in Africa

In value terms, wooden particle board production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 1.7% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Wooden Particle Board Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of wooden particle board decreased by -33.7% to X cubic meters, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wooden particle board exports dropped to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X cubic meters) represented roughly 95% of total exports in 2021.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of wooden particle board. From 2012 to 2021, the share of South Africa increased by +44 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest wooden particle board supplier in Africa.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa was relatively modest.

Wooden Particle Board Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, the amount of wooden particle board imported in Africa skyrocketed to X cubic meters, surging by 18% compared with 2020. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 24%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wooden particle board imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Botswana (X cubic meters) and Uganda (X cubic meters) represented the major importers of wooden particle board in 2021, resulting at approx. 20% and 18% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Nigeria (X cubic meters), Swaziland (X cubic meters), Lesotho (X cubic meters) and Angola (X cubic meters), together constituting a 29% share of total imports. Senegal (X cubic meters), Namibia (X cubic meters), Mauritius (X cubic meters), Ethiopia (X cubic meters), Madagascar (X cubic meters), Djibouti (X cubic meters) and Tunisia (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Senegal (with a CAGR of +52.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Botswana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wooden particle board in Africa, comprising 27% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a 7.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Swaziland, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Botswana stood at +28.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nigeria (-1.9% per year) and Swaziland (+7.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by 21% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Djibouti ($X per cubic meter), while Uganda ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Djibouti (+16.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Nigeria constituted the country with the largest volume of wooden particle board consumption, comprising approx. 40% of total volume. Moreover, wooden particle board consumption in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Egypt, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by South Africa, with a 10% share.
Nigeria constituted the country with the largest volume of wooden particle board production, comprising approx. 41% of total volume. Moreover, wooden particle board production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Egypt, threefold. South Africa ranked third in terms of total production with an 11% share.
In value terms, South Africa remains the largest wooden particle board supplier in Africa, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Tunisia, with a 23% share of total exports.
In value terms, Namibia, Botswana and Nigeria appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 48% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Morocco, Swaziland, Cabo Verde, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Angola, Mauritius, Egypt, Zambia and Tunisia, which together accounted for a further 36%.
The wooden particle board export price in Africa stood at $449 per cubic meter in 2021, increasing by 14% against the previous year.
In 2021, the wooden particle board import price in Africa amounted to $387 per cubic meter, which is down by -11.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wooden particle board market in Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 16211319 - Waferboard and similar board, of wood (excluding particle board and oriented strand board [OSB])

Country coverage:

  • Algeria
  • Angola
  • Benin
  • Botswana
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cabo Verde
  • Cameroon
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Comoros
  • Congo
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Djibouti
  • Egypt
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Ethiopia
  • Gabon
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Kenya
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Mali
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Mayotte
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Reunion
  • Rwanda
  • Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Senegal
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • Somalia
  • South Africa
  • Sudan
  • Swaziland
  • Tanzania
  • Togo
  • Tunisia
  • Uganda
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
  • Cote d'Ivoire
  • Western Sahara
  • South Sudan

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in Africa, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Algeria
    • Angola
    • Benin
    • Botswana
    • Burkina Faso
    • Burundi
    • Cabo Verde
    • Cameroon
    • Central African Republic
    • Chad
    • Comoros
    • Congo
    • Democratic Republic of the Congo
    • Djibouti
    • Egypt
    • Equatorial Guinea
    • Eritrea
    • Ethiopia
    • Gabon
    • Gambia
    • Ghana
    • Guinea
    • Guinea-Bissau
    • Kenya
    • Lesotho
    • Liberia
    • Libya
    • Madagascar
    • Malawi
    • Mali
    • Mauritania
    • Mauritius
    • Mayotte
    • Morocco
    • Mozambique
    • Namibia
    • Niger
    • Nigeria
    • Reunion
    • Rwanda
    • Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
    • Sao Tome and Principe
    • Senegal
    • Seychelles
    • Sierra Leone
    • Somalia
    • South Africa
    • Sudan
    • Swaziland
    • Tanzania
    • Togo
    • Tunisia
    • Uganda
    • Zambia
    • Zimbabwe
    • Cote d'Ivoire
    • Western Sahara
    • South Sudan

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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