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Non coniferous roundwood market in Congo

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-coniferous roundwood in Congo experienced fluctuations between 2018 and 2023, with a notable surge in domestic volume to 3.3 million m³ in 2023. This jump was primarily driven by the anticipated ban on log exports starting in July 2023, which drastically reduced overseas shipments and redirected production to the local market.

Earlier market dynamics were influenced by regulatory frameworks. The 2020 Forest Code established permits for domestic exploitation, aiming to ensure a regular and sustainable supply for the internal market. Furthermore, advancements in 2022 under the EU Voluntary Partnership Agreement (FLEGT) strengthened legality and traceability through a computerized verification system, impacting trade flows. Recent industrial developments, such as Mokabi's new production facility launched in 2024, point towards continued investment in local processing capacity.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Congo
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Congo in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Congo in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Congo in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Congo by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Congo in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Congo by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Congo, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Congo by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Congo in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Congo by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Congo in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Congo by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Congo, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Congo by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Congo in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Congo by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Congo in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Congo by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Congo, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Congo by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Congo in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Congo by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Congo in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Congo by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Congo, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Congo by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production non coniferous roundwood in Congo

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of non coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of non coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Non-coniferous roundwood production in Congo has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, production reached 3 484 K m³, marking a 2.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 7.3%, with an average annual decline of 2.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 3 927 K m³, which represented a 4.5% increase from the year before. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, when production fell by 8.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Congo in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.5%	(8.8%)	(2.7%)	(2.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non coniferous roundwood from Congo

Exports in kind, K m³

Non-coniferous roundwood exports from Congo have also decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume stood at 488.8 K m³, down by 22.1% from 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, exports declined by 44.1%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 17.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Congo in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(28.3%)	(22.1%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China accounted for 80.1% of Congo's total non-coniferous roundwood exports by volume. The remaining exports were distributed among numerous other countries, each with relatively small individual shares.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Congo in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In terms of value, Congo's non-coniferous roundwood exports reached 180.6 million US dollars in 2020, a 5.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, however, export value increased by 4.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 192.0 million US dollars, reflecting an 11.3% increase from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Congo in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	11.3%	(5.9%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China dominated Congo's non-coniferous roundwood exports in value terms, capturing 84.7% of the total. The rest of the export value was spread across a fragmented group of other markets.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Congo in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports non coniferous roundwood to Congo

Imports in kind, K m³

Non-coniferous roundwood imports into Congo have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 0.0 K m³, showing a substantial 23.5% rise compared to 2019. From 2018 to 2020, imports surged by 2000%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 175.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Congo in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	1 600.0%	23.5%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium and Cameroon were the dominant sources for Congo's non-coniferous roundwood imports by volume, together accounting for 100.0% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Congo in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The import market showed an unstable trend during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2018, with a 10.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Congo imported a total of 0.0 million US dollars worth of non-coniferous roundwood, a slight decrease of 1.0% from the previous year. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 0.0 million US dollars, which represented a dramatic 911.7% increase from 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Congo in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	911.7%	(1.0%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, two countries—Cameroon and Belgium—accounted for the majority of Congo's non-coniferous roundwood imports in value terms, with a combined share of 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Congo in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io