Tunisia: Sawnwood (Coniferous) Market 2025

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Market Size in Tunisia

In 2022, the Tunisian sawnwood (coniferous) market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -6.9% against 2018 indices. Sawnwood (coniferous) consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Production in Tunisia

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 120%. Sawnwood (coniferous) production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2021, shipments abroad of sawnwood (coniferous) increased by 40% to X cubic meters, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous setback. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) exports shrank modestly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a dramatic shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X cubic meters) was the main destination for sawnwood (coniferous) exports from Tunisia, accounting for a approx. 50% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France stood at +7.0%.

In value terms, France ($X) also remains the key foreign market for sawnwood (coniferous) exports from Tunisia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled -27.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sawnwood (coniferous) export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, dropping by -28.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 105% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2020, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Libya amounted to -6.1% per year.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, overseas purchases of sawnwood (coniferous) decreased by -72.7% to X cubic meters, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 3,492% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 6,328% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X cubic meters), Finland (X cubic meters) and Slovenia (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of sawnwood (coniferous) imports to Tunisia, with a combined 42% 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 Slovenia (with a CAGR of +20.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest sawnwood (coniferous) suppliers to Tunisia were Finland ($X), Sweden ($X) and Slovenia ($X), with a combined 43% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +27.7%, saw 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

The average sawnwood (coniferous) import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, growing by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 79%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Finland ($X per cubic meter) and Slovenia ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Latvia ($X per cubic meter) and Sweden ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform