SADC: Sawnwood Market 2025

Sawnwood Market Size in SADC

In 2022, the SADC sawnwood market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sawnwood Production in SADC

In value terms, sawnwood production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sawnwood Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood were exported in SADC; dropping by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from South Africa (X cubic meters), Swaziland (X cubic meters), Tanzania (X cubic meters) and Mozambique (X cubic meters), together reaching X% of total export. It was distantly followed by Angola (X cubic meters), comprising a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Democratic Republic of the Congo (X cubic meters) and Madagascar (X cubic meters) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Angola (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sawnwood supplying countries in SADC were Swaziland ($X), South Africa ($X) and Tanzania ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Angola, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Madagascar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Angola, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sawnwood export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per cubic meter), while Mozambique ($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 South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sawnwood Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of sawnwood imported in SADC shrank sharply to X cubic meters, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the major importer of sawnwood in SADC, with the volume of imports resulting at X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Mauritius (X cubic meters) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Botswana (X cubic meters), Mozambique (X cubic meters) and Namibia (X cubic meters). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Tanzania (X cubic meters) and Seychelles (X cubic meters) - each finished at a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sawnwood imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Namibia (X%), Tanzania (X%), Botswana (X%) and Seychelles (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Mauritius experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Mozambique (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Botswana (X p.p.), Mauritius (X p.p.), Namibia (X p.p.), Tanzania (X p.p.) and Seychelles (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Mozambique and South Africa saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sawnwood in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Botswana ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Botswana (X% per year) and Mauritius (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Seychelles ($X per cubic meter), while Mozambique ($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 Mozambique (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform