Uganda: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous) 2025

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

The Ugandan market for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) reduced to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 +0.6% against 2020 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed perceptible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 79%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Uganda

Exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) from Uganda soared to X cubic meters in 2022, picking up by 98% compared with the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 977% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 883% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X cubic meters), Vietnam (X cubic meters) and Tanzania (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) from Uganda, together comprising 70% of total exports. Cambodia and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 1.3%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cambodia (with a CAGR of +69.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the key foreign market for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) exports from Uganda, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Rwanda ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Vietnam amounted to +32.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (-12.9% per year) and Tanzania (+36.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, dropping by -34.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($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 Vietnam (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, supplies from abroad of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) increased by 20% to X cubic meters, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 169% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 178% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Tanzania (X cubic meters), Brazil (X cubic meters) and the United Arab Emirates (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) to Uganda, together comprising 67% of total imports. Moreover, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) in Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil, twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) to Uganda, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Tanzania was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+46.1% per year) and Brazil (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) amounted to $X per cubic meter, which is down by -26.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Tanzania ($X per cubic meter), while the price for South Sudan ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+46.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform