Morocco: Sawnwood Market 2025

Sawnwood Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan sawnwood market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sawnwood Production in Morocco

In value terms, sawnwood production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, faced a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Sawnwood production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Sawnwood Exports

Exports from Morocco

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of sawnwood increased by X% to X cubic meters in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sawnwood exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Mauritania (X cubic meters) was the main destination for sawnwood exports from Morocco, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sawnwood exports to Mauritania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X cubic meters), more than tenfold. Senegal (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mauritania totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (X% per year) and Senegal (X% per year).

In value terms, Mauritania ($X) remains the key foreign market for sawnwood exports from Morocco, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Senegal, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mauritania amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Senegal (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sawnwood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Australia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sawnwood Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, purchases abroad of sawnwood decreased by X% to X cubic meters, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sawnwood imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X cubic meters), Finland (X cubic meters) and Austria (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of sawnwood imports to Morocco, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, France, Spain, Belgium, Portugal, Latvia, Brazil and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest sawnwood suppliers to Morocco, with a combined X% share of total imports. Austria, France, Spain, Croatia, Belgium, Brazil, Latvia and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average sawnwood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Portugal ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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