South Africa: Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Market 2020

Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Market Size in South Africa

The revenue of the chipped non-coniferous wood market in South Africa amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the chipped non-coniferous wood market attained its maximum level in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Production in South Africa

In value terms, chipped non-coniferous wood production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, chipped non-coniferous wood production, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chipped non-coniferous wood production attained its peak figure level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2018, the chipped non-coniferous wood exports from South Africa stood at X tons, approximately equating the previous year. In general, chipped non-coniferous wood exports continue to indicate a drastic reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, chipped non-coniferous wood exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, chipped non-coniferous wood exports continue to indicate a temperate setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons) was the main destination for chipped non-coniferous wood exports from South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chipped non-coniferous wood exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), more than tenfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Japan totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan, Chinese (+X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for chipped non-coniferous wood exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total chipped non-coniferous wood exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan, Chinese, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Japan totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-X% per year) and Taiwan, Chinese (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chipped non-coniferous wood export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average export prices for non-coniferous wood in chips or particles reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2011 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for non-coniferous wood in chips or particles remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan, Chinese ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2018, approx. X tons of non-coniferous wood in chips or particles were imported into South Africa; rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chipped non-coniferous wood imports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chipped non-coniferous wood imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, chipped non-coniferous wood imports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chipped non-coniferous wood imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Swaziland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) were the main suppliers of chipped non-coniferous wood imports to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports. Zambia, France and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Hungary ($X) appeared to be the largest chipped non-coniferous wood suppliers to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Hungary recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average chipped non-coniferous wood import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the chipped non-coniferous wood import price, however, continues to indicate a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the average import prices for non-coniferous wood in chips or particles attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for non-coniferous wood in chips or particles remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform