South Africa: Sawnwood Market 2020

Sawnwood Market Size in South Africa

The revenue of the sawnwood market in South Africa amounted to $X in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, sawnwood consumption continues to indicate an abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The sawnwood consumption peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Sawnwood Production in South Africa

In 2017, production of sawnwood in South Africa stood at X cubic meters, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, sawnwood production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. The sawnwood production peaked of X cubic meters in 2016, leveling off in the following year.

Sawnwood Exports from South Africa

In 2017, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood were exported from South Africa; picking up by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the sawnwood exports reached their peak volume of X cubic meters. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the sawnwood exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, sawnwood exports amounted to $X in 2017. The total export value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. In that year, the sawnwood exports attained their peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the sawnwood exports failed to regain its momentum.

Sawnwood Exports by Country from South Africa

Botswana (X cubic meters), Namibia (X cubic meters) and Mozambique (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of sawnwood exports from South Africa, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Seychelles, Lesotho and Sri Lanka, which together accounted for a further X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sri Lanka (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, largest markets for sawnwood exported from South Africa were Botswana ($X), Namibia ($X) and Mozambique ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Lesotho, Seychelles and Sri Lanka, which together accounted for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination , Sri Lanka (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Export Prices by Country in South Africa

In 2017, the average sawnwood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, sawnwood export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when the average export prices increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average export prices for sawnwood attained their peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the average export prices for sawnwood failed to regain its momentum.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Botswana ($X per cubic meter), while average price for exports to Sri Lanka ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to Seychelles (+X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sawnwood Imports into South Africa

In 2017, the amount of sawnwood imported into South Africa totaled X cubic meters, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, sawnwood imports continue to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the sawnwood imports reached its maximum volume of X cubic meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, sawnwood imports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, sawnwood imports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The imports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Sawnwood Imports by Country into South Africa

Swaziland (X cubic meters), Malaysia (X cubic meters) and Indonesia (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of sawnwood imports to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports. The U.S., Uruguay, Gabon, Chile and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Uruguay (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Swaziland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sawnwood to South Africa, making up X% of total sawnwood imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the U.S., with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value from Swaziland totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-X% per year) and the U.S. (+X% per year).

Sawnwood Import Prices by Country in South Africa

In 2017, the average sawnwood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, sawnwood import price continues to indicate a measured reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked of $X per cubic meter in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was the U.S. ($X per cubic meter), while prices for sawnwood imports from Indonesia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Gabon (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform