South Africa: Wood Dryer Market 2025

Wood Dryer Market Size in South Africa

In 2021, the South African wood dryer market increased by 153% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed moderate growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Wood Dryer Production in South Africa

In value terms, wood dryer production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 45%. Wood dryer production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Wood Dryer Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard decreased by -50% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 1,200% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood dryer exports contracted notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 208% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X units) was the main destination for wood dryer exports from South Africa, accounting for a approx. 67% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mozambique totaled -52.9%.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X), Swaziland ($X) and Namibia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for wood dryer exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising 90% of total exports.

Namibia, with a CAGR of +57.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wood dryer export price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -36.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 450% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Swaziland (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Wood Dryer Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, purchases abroad of dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard increased by 5,290% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood dryer imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) constituted the largest supplier of wood dryer to South Africa, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, wood dryer imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X units), eightfold. Romania (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +25.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+47.0% per year) and Romania (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard to South Africa, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 7.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +16.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+39.0% per year) and Romania (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wood dryer import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -28.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 161% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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