South Africa: Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market 2021

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in South Africa

The South African wood fuel (non-coniferous) market was estimated at $X in 2020, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Production in South Africa

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) production amounted to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Wood fuel (non-coniferous) production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2020, wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports from South Africa dropped markedly to X cubic meters, waning by -X% on 2019. In general, exports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of X cubic meters, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports dropped sharply to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Lesotho (X cubic meters), the United Arab Emirates (X cubic meters) and Namibia (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Mozambique, Botswana and Maldives, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Botswana (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wood fuel (non-coniferous) exported from South Africa were Lesotho ($X), Namibia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Botswana, Mozambique and Maldives lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average wood fuel (non-coniferous) export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Maldives ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Namibia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into South Africa

Wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports into South Africa declined remarkably to X cubic meters in 2020, waning by -X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2020. In general, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X cubic meters), Brazil (X cubic meters) and China (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports to South Africa, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Zimbabwe, Malaysia and Estonia, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Estonia, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Brazil ($X) and China ($X) were the largest wood fuel (non-coniferous) suppliers to South Africa, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Estonia, Zimbabwe and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average wood fuel (non-coniferous) import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Zimbabwe ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Estonia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform