South Africa: Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Market 2020

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Market Size in South Africa

The revenue of the wood fuel (coniferous) market in South Africa amounted to $X in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, wood fuel (coniferous) consumption continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The wood fuel (coniferous) consumption peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Production in South Africa

In 2017, the amount of wood fuel (coniferous) produced in South Africa totaled X cubic meters, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, wood fuel (coniferous) production continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the wood fuel (coniferous) production reached their peak volume of X cubic meters. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the wood fuel (coniferous) production failed to regain its momentum.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Exports from South Africa

In 2017, exports of wood fuel (coniferous) from South Africa amounted to X cubic meters, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, wood fuel (coniferous) exports continue to indicate a drastic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The exports peaked of X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, wood fuel (coniferous) exports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, wood fuel (coniferous) exports continue to indicate an abrupt contraction. The exports peaked of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Exports by Country from South Africa

Namibia (X cubic meters), the UK (X cubic meters) and Botswana (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of wood fuel (coniferous) exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Namibia ($X), the UK ($X) and Botswana ($X) constituted the largest markets for wood fuel (coniferous) exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Export Prices by Country in South Africa

In 2017, the average wood fuel (coniferous) export price amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, approximately equating the previous year. In general, wood fuel (coniferous) export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average export prices for wood fuel (coniferous) reached their peak level of $X per thousand cubic meters. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the average export prices for wood fuel (coniferous) failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices for the major foreign markets. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Germany ($X per thousand cubic meters), while average price for exports to Zambia ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

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

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Imports into South Africa

In 2017, the amount of wood fuel (coniferous) imported into South Africa stood at X cubic meters, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, wood fuel (coniferous) imports continue to indicate a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The imports peaked of X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, wood fuel (coniferous) imports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, the total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the wood fuel (coniferous) imports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The imports peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Imports by Country into South Africa

In 2017, Swaziland (X cubic meters) was the main supplier of wood fuel (coniferous) to South Africa, accounting for approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume from Swaziland amounted to +X%.

In value terms, Swaziland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood fuel (coniferous) to South Africa.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Swaziland stood at +X%.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Import Prices by Country in South Africa

The average wood fuel (coniferous) import price stood at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the wood fuel (coniferous) import price increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked of $X per thousand cubic meters in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by import prices for Swaziland.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Swaziland (+X% per year).

Source: IndexBox Platform