South Africa: 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 South Africa

The South African market for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) dropped modestly to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +1.4% against 2020 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +2.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) were exported from South Africa; waning by -14.7% on the previous year. Overall, exports saw a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 103% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 86%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lesotho (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) from South Africa, together comprising 79% of total exports. Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Swaziland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Zimbabwe (with a CAGR of +15.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Lesotho ($X) constituted the largest markets for wooden builders' joinery and carpentry (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for 66% of total exports. Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Swaziland and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Among the main countries of destination, Swaziland, with a CAGR of +9.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a slight contraction. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) increased by 6.7% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 +70.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 60%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain 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) fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest wooden builders' joinery and carpentry (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) supplier to South Africa, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Namibia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Brazil (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Namibia (+34.1% per year) and Brazil (+9.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) to South Africa, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 9.1% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+6.4% per year) and France (+315.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -13.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 16%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the price for Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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