SADC: Wooden Frame Market 2025

Wooden Frame Market Size in SADC

In 2021, the SADC wooden frame market decreased by -6.1% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wooden Frame Production in SADC

In value terms, wooden frame production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 61%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Wooden Frame Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2021, shipments abroad of wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects increased by 28% to X units, rising for the fourth year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 733% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, wooden frame exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 314%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Mozambique dominates exports structure, recording X units, which was approx. 93% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X units), making up a 6.5% share of total exports.

Mozambique was also the fastest-growing in terms of the wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects exports, with a CAGR of +668.0% from 2012 to 2021. South Africa (-5.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mozambique (+93 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of South Africa (-89.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) remains the largest wooden frame supplier in SADC, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Mozambique amounted to -9.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -36.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 283% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Mozambique stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-4.1%).

Wooden Frame Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects, when their volume increased by 7% to X units. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wooden frame imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, accounting for X units, which was approx. 66% of total imports in 2021. Tanzania (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 9% share, followed by Botswana (5.2%) and Angola (4.9%). Namibia (X units), Madagascar (X units) and Mozambique (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to wooden frame imports into South Africa stood at -4.7%. At the same time, Madagascar (+19.9%), Botswana (+8.5%) and Mozambique (+5.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Madagascar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +19.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Namibia (-8.9%), Tanzania (-11.1%) and Angola (-20.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (+15 p.p.), Botswana (+3.9 p.p.), Madagascar (+2.5 p.p.) and Mozambique (+1.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Tanzania and Angola saw its share reduced by -4% and -14.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects in SADC, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Angola ($X), with a 7.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Botswana, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to -8.8%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Angola (-16.9% per year) and Botswana (-0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 18%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per unit), while Tanzania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Madagascar (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform