
South Africa - Veneer Sheets and Sheets for Plywood and Other Wood Sawn Lengthwise - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Veneer Sheet Exports
Exports from South Africa
In 2022, shipments abroad of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise increased by 60% to X square meters, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, veneer sheet exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 13%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
China (X square meters) was the main destination for veneer sheet exports from South Africa, with a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, veneer sheet exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Namibia (X square meters), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by New Zealand (X square meters), with an 8.7% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled +84.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (-1.3% per year) and New Zealand (+8.6% per year).
In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise exports from South Africa, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 13% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to New Zealand totaled +12.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+48.0% per year) and the UK (-17.5% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average veneer sheet export price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, reducing by -44.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 22% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to China ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lesotho (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Veneer Sheet Imports
Imports into South Africa
In 2022, approx. X square meters of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise were imported into South Africa; rising by 1.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 9.8% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, veneer sheet imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
The United States (X square meters), Gabon (X square meters) and Malaysia (X square meters) were the main suppliers of veneer sheet imports to South Africa, together accounting for 58% of total imports.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +26.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest veneer sheet suppliers to South Africa, with a combined 65% share of total imports. Malaysia, Portugal, Gabon, Germany, the Netherlands, Ghana and Cameroon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +26.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
The average veneer sheet import price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, increasing by 28% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 72%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per square meter), while the price for Gabon ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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Product coverage:
- Prodcom 16212113 - Veneer sheets, sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise, sliced/peeled, thickness . 6 mm and end-jointed, p laned/sanded/small boards for the manufacture of pencils
- Prodcom 16212118 - Coniferous and tropical wood veneer sheets and sheets for plywood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness . 6 mm excluding end-jointed, planed or sanded
Country coverage:
- South Africa
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- Market volume and value
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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