Tunisia: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous) 2024

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous) in Tunisia

In 2022, the Tunisian market for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) increased by 0.9% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous) in Tunisia

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous)

Exports from Tunisia

For the third consecutive year, Tunisia recorded growth in overseas shipments of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous), which increased by 131% to X cubic meters in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 638%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 621% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters) and France (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) from Tunisia, together accounting for 74% of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +16.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Qatar ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) exported from Tunisia worldwide, with a combined 64% share of total exports.

Qatar, with a CAGR of +12.2%, recorded 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 2022, the average export price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by 38% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (-3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous)

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) imported into Tunisia surged to X cubic meters, with an increase of 70% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 120% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters) and Cameroon (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) to Tunisia, with a combined 41% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Cameroon (with a CAGR of -4.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) suppliers to Tunisia were Belgium ($X), France ($X) and Cameroon ($X), with a combined 56% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of -2.5%, 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cameroon ($X per cubic meter), while the price for France ($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 Belgium (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform