SADC: Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market 2024

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in SADC

In 2022, the SADC sawnwood (non-coniferous) market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Production in SADC

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of sawnwood (non-coniferous) exported in SADC reduced to X cubic meters, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X cubic meters), Tanzania (X cubic meters) and Angola (X cubic meters) was the key exporter of sawnwood (non-coniferous) in SADC, creating X% of total export. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X cubic meters) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Zambia (X cubic meters). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. Mozambique (X cubic meters) and Mauritius (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Angola ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Mozambique ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Angola, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per cubic meter, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per cubic meter), while Mauritius ($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 South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood (non-coniferous) were imported in SADC; falling by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the largest importer of sawnwood (non-coniferous) in SADC, with the volume of imports finishing at X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Mauritius (X cubic meters), constituting a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Tanzania (X cubic meters) and Namibia (X cubic meters) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports into South Africa stood at X%. Mauritius (X%), Tanzania (X%) and Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Mauritius and Tanzania increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sawnwood (non-coniferous) in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a X% share.

In South Africa, sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per cubic meter, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Tanzania ($X per cubic meter), while Namibia ($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 South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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