Tanzania: Sawnwood Market 2025

Sawnwood Market Size in Tanzania

For the third consecutive year, the Tanzanian sawnwood market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption saw buoyant growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Sawnwood Production in Tanzania

In value terms, sawnwood production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Sawnwood Exports

Exports from Tanzania

Sawnwood exports from Tanzania soared to X cubic meters in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sawnwood exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X cubic meters) was the main destination for sawnwood exports from Tanzania, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sawnwood exports to Zambia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X cubic meters), twofold. China (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Zambia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for sawnwood exported from Tanzania were India ($X), Zambia ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Kenya and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average sawnwood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kenya (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sawnwood Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, overseas purchases of sawnwood increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the fourth year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sawnwood imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Zambia (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of sawnwood to Tanzania, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sawnwood imports from Zambia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X cubic meters), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Zambia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

In value terms, Zambia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sawnwood to Tanzania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Zambia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sawnwood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform