Western Africa: Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market 2025

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Western Africa

The West African sawnwood (non-coniferous) market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, picking up by 7.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Production in Western Africa

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood (non-coniferous) were exported in Western Africa; shrinking by -28.7% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 78%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 74%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Ghana (X cubic meters) represented the key exporter of sawnwood (non-coniferous), generating 50% of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X cubic meters) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 25% share, followed by Gambia (7.9%), Nigeria (7.8%) and Sierra Leone (5.3%). Benin (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Ghana increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Gambia (+51.0%), Sierra Leone (+26.5%) and Nigeria (+11.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Gambia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +51.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Cote d'Ivoire (-8.1%) and Benin (-8.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Ghana, Gambia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone increased by +17, +7.7, +5.3 and +4.8 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Nigeria ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 81% of total exports. Gambia, Sierra Leone and Benin lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

Among the main exporting countries, Gambia, with a CAGR of +49.4%, 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 export price in Western Africa stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Benin ($X per cubic meter) and Sierra Leone ($X per cubic meter), while Gambia ($X per cubic meter) and Ghana ($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 Sierra Leone (+6.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood (non-coniferous) were imported in Western Africa; picking up by 9.3% on the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Senegal represented the key importing country with an import of around X cubic meters, which finished at 60% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Niger (X cubic meters), mixing up a 30% share of total imports. Mali (X cubic meters), Cabo Verde (X cubic meters) and Nigeria (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Niger (with a CAGR of +27.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sawnwood (non-coniferous) in Western Africa, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Niger ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Senegal was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Niger (+5.2% per year) and Nigeria (-6.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, shrinking by -10% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 9.1%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per cubic meter), while Niger ($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 Nigeria (-1.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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