Tunisia: Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market 2025

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Tunisia

In 2022, the Tunisian sawnwood (non-coniferous) market increased by 100% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, consumption posted resilient growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Production in Tunisia

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) production fell remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 108% against the previous year. Sawnwood (non-coniferous) production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Tunisia

Sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports from Tunisia surged to X cubic meters in 2022, picking up by 109% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 271% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 280%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X cubic meters) was the main destination for sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports from Tunisia, accounting for a 23% share of total exports. Moreover, sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Burundi (X cubic meters), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Togo (X cubic meters), with a 0.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burundi (0.0% per year) and Togo (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for sawnwood (non-coniferous) exported from Tunisia were Togo ($X), Burundi ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 85% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Togo, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average sawnwood (non-coniferous) export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, with a decrease of -63.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Togo ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 Italy (+29.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports into Tunisia skyrocketed to X cubic meters, growing by 162% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 37%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of sawnwood (non-coniferous) to Tunisia, with a 16% share of total imports. Moreover, sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X cubic meters), threefold. Romania (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France totaled +15.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+10.5% per year) and Romania (-19.5% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Romania ($X) constituted the largest sawnwood (non-coniferous) suppliers to Tunisia, with a combined 43% share of total imports. Latvia lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 2.9%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Latvia, with a CAGR of +49.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sawnwood (non-coniferous) import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, with a decrease of -62.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price faced a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 34%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the price for France ($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 Bulgaria (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform