Gabon: Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market 2020

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Gabon

The revenue of the wood fuel (non-coniferous) market in Gabon amounted to $X in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, wood fuel (non-coniferous) consumption continues to indicate an abrupt drop. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the wood fuel (non-coniferous) market attained its maximum level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Production in Gabon

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, wood fuel (non-coniferous) production continues to indicate an abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Gabon wood fuel (non-coniferous) production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Gabon

In 2018, approx. X cubic meters of wood fuel (non-coniferous) were exported from Gabon; surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Gabon exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports attained their peak of $X. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports remained at a somewhat 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 main exporters of wood fuel (non-coniferous), together achieving 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, Indonesia ($X), Brazil ($X) and the U.S. ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports. China, Poland, Italy, Malaysia, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, Vietnam, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Gabon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X and Herzegovina recorded the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The wood fuel (non-coniferous) export price in Gabon stood at $X per cubic meter in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the wood fuel (non-coniferous) export price continues to indicate a drastic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Gabon export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; 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 Gabon

Wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports into Gabon totaled X cubic meters in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports continue to indicate an outstanding increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports attained their maximum at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Gabon imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X cubic meters) and Taiwan, Chinese (X cubic meters) were the major importers of wood fuel (non-coniferous)across the globe, together mixing up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Mexico (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters), South Korea (X cubic meters) and Australia (X cubic meters), together generating a X% share of total imports. 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) held a relatively small share of total imports.

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

In the U.S., wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2018. 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 Gabon amounted to $X per cubic meter, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the wood fuel (non-coniferous) import price continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. Gabon import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, 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