South Africa: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2024

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in South Africa

In 2021, the South African preservative-treated rough wood market increased by 28% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Preservative-treated rough wood consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in South Africa

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 34%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, the amount of preservative-treated rough wood exported from South Africa shrank to X cubic meters, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X cubic meters), Botswana (X cubic meters) and Mozambique (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of preservative-treated rough wood exports from South Africa, together comprising 62% of total exports. These countries were followed by Rwanda, Lesotho, Mauritius, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Swaziland, which together accounted for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Rwanda (with a CAGR of +48.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Mozambique ($X) constituted the largest markets for preservative-treated rough wood exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising 65% of total exports. These countries were followed by Rwanda, Mauritius, Lesotho, Zambia, Swaziland and Democratic Republic of the Congo, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Rwanda, with a CAGR of +33.2%, 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 preservative-treated rough wood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by 5.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 75%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mauritius (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of preservative-treated rough wood were finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters after three years of decline. In general, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 219% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 181% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Swaziland (X cubic meters) was the main supplier of preservative-treated rough wood to South Africa, accounting for a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Cameroon (X cubic meters), with a 1.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Swaziland amounted to +41.3%.

In value terms, Swaziland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of preservative-treated rough wood to South Africa, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cameroon ($X), with a 1.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Swaziland amounted to +39.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average preservative-treated rough wood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, surging by 8.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cameroon ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Swaziland amounted to $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cameroon (+8.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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