SADC: Market for Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) 2025

Market Size for Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) in SADC

The SADC market for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) stood at $X in 2022, growing by 2% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted buoyant growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) in SADC

In value terms, production of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels)

Exports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) exported in SADC fell to X tons, with a decrease of -11.1% on the year before. Total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +63.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 84%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 66% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the major exporter of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) in SADC, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 67% of total exports in 2022. Mozambique (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 22% share, followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (7.4%).

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -1.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mozambique (+166.3%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+16.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +166.3% from 2012-2022. While the share of Mozambique (+22 p.p.) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+5.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (-19.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest wooden builders' joinery and carpentry (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) supplier in SADC, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

In South Africa, exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) contracted by an average annual rate of -3.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (+23.5% per year) and Mozambique (+108.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels)

Imports in SADC

In 2022, imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) in SADC soared to X tons, picking up by 30% against the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +113.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 46%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 45%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Lesotho (X tons), distantly followed by Namibia (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Angola (X tons), Madagascar (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) were the key importers of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels), together making up 87% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Zimbabwe (with a CAGR of +18.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wooden builders' joinery and carpentry (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) importing markets in SADC were Namibia ($X), Lesotho ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined 48% share of total imports. Angola, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Madagascar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of +14.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, growing by 4.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 9.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Angola (+1.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform