Democratic Republic of the Congo: Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market 2020

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The revenue of the wood fuel (non-coniferous) market in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the wood fuel (non-coniferous) market reached its maximum level at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Production in Democratic Republic of the Congo

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, wood fuel (non-coniferous) production continues to indicate a dramatic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, wood fuel (non-coniferous) production reached its peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, approx. X cubic meters of wood fuel (non-coniferous) were exported from Democratic Republic of the Congo; shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports attained their maximum at X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports continue to indicate a dramatic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Democratic Republic of the Congo exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Indonesia (X cubic meters), distantly followed by Brazil (X cubic meters), China (X cubic meters) and the U.S. (X cubic meters) were the largest exporters of wood fuel (non-coniferous), together making up X% of total exports. Poland (X cubic meters), Malaysia (X cubic meters), Canada (X cubic meters), Vietnam (X cubic meters), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters) and the Netherlands (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wood fuel (non-coniferous) markets from Democratic Republic of the Congo were Indonesia ($X), Brazil ($X) and the U.S. ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Poland, Italy, Malaysia, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, Vietnam, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Democratic Republic of the Congo, which together accounted for a further X the main exporting countries, Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The wood fuel (non-coniferous) export price in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at $X per cubic meter in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the wood fuel (non-coniferous) export price continues to indicate a dramatic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Democratic Republic of the Congo export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while Indonesia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bosnia and Herzegovina, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, the imports of wood fuel (non-coniferous) into Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled X cubic meters, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports continue to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Democratic Republic of the Congo imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports reached their peak of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports failed to regain its momentum.

Imports by Country

The U.S. (X cubic meters) and Taiwan, Chinese (X cubic meters) represented roughly X% of total imports of wood fuel (non-coniferous) in 2018. Mexico (X cubic meters) held a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%), South Korea (X%) and Australia (X%). Germany (X cubic meters), Japan (X cubic meters), the UK (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters) and India (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Mexico, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wood fuel (non-coniferous) into Democratic Republic of the Congo, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in the U.S. was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mexico (+X% per year) and the UK (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the wood fuel (non-coniferous) import price in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X per cubic meter, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, the wood fuel (non-coniferous) import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for wood fuel (non-coniferous) attained their peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2015 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for wood fuel (non-coniferous) remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform