South Africa: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2024

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in South Africa

The South African preservative-treated rough wood market surged to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate buoyant growth. Preservative-treated rough wood consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in South Africa

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production rose sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports from South Africa

For the fourth consecutive year, South Africa recorded decline in overseas shipments of preservative-treated rough wood, which decreased by X% to X cubic meters in 2023. In general, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports reduced notably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X cubic meters), Botswana (X cubic meters) and Rwanda (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of preservative-treated rough wood exports from South Africa, together comprising X% of total exports. Zambia, Mozambique, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Tanzania and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Malawi (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Mozambique ($X) constituted the largest markets for preservative-treated rough wood exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Zambia, Lesotho, Malawi, Rwanda, Mauritius, Tanzania and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Malawi, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average preservative-treated rough wood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, preservative-treated rough wood export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mozambique (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2023, approx. X cubic meters of preservative-treated rough wood were imported into South Africa; picking up by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports stood at $X in 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Swaziland (X cubic meters) was the main preservative-treated rough wood supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Cameroon (X cubic meters), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Swaziland amounted to X%.

In value terms, Swaziland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of preservative-treated rough wood to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cameroon ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Swaziland totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average preservative-treated rough wood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Cameroon totaled $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cameroon (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform