Non coniferous roundwood market in the United Arab Emirates

Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-coniferous roundwood in the United Arab Emirates gradually contracted from 37.9 thousand m³ in 2018 to 26.9 thousand m³ in 2021. This period of decline aligned with a national push for green development and sustainable finance, which from 2021 began influencing policies on wood imports and usage to meet environmental sustainability goals, likely constraining market volume.

A sharp reversal unfolded from 2022, with market volume jumping to 41.4 thousand m³ that year and rising further to 48.5 thousand m³ in 2023. This growth was primarily fueled by ongoing urban development trends and a surge in construction projects across the UAE, which directly increased demand for wood in the building sector. The expansion was further supported by the entry of new market players introducing innovative products like high-quality engineered wood boards to meet changing consumer preferences.

The upward trajectory continued into 2024, underscored by the launch of specific advanced products such as JP Wood Accents' engineered wood boards for wide commercial and residential use. This reflected the market's shift towards sophisticated wood solutions, while sustained urban development projects and evolving wood pricing for diverse products like mahogany and MDF continued to shape the landscape.

Production non coniferous roundwood in the United Arab Emirates

In kind, 2017-2020, m³

Top producers of non coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

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

The United Arab Emirates saw its non-coniferous roundwood production rise for the third year in a row. In 2020, production reached 18 929 m³, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Arab Emirates in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Exports non coniferous roundwood from the United Arab Emirates

Exports in kind, m³

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports peaked in 2018, then dropped to their lowest point in 2019, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign supplies of non-coniferous roundwood from the UAE reached 3 023 m³, marking a 33.9% increase over the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 258 m³, with the largest decline that year at 49.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Arab Emirates in kind, 2017-2020, m³

From 2017 to 2020, exports of non-coniferous roundwood from the United Arab Emirates were spread across a wide range of markets. Oman accounted for 19.2% of exports, Ethiopia for 15.8%, and Iran for 12.2%, together making up 47.2% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports from the United Arab Emirates in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Export volumes peaked in 2020 and fell to a trough in 2019, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 2.5 times. In 2020, non-coniferous roundwood exports from the UAE reached 3 960 K $ US, representing a 150.7% rise over the past year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 580 K $ US, with the largest decline that year at 22.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Arab Emirates in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Oman, and Pakistan remained the main buyers of non-coniferous roundwood from the United Arab Emirates in value terms. China accounted for 36.1% of exports, Oman for 18.1%, and Pakistan for 5.9%, jointly forming 60.0% of total exports.

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

World map of product's exports from the United Arab Emirates in value, 2017-2020

Imports non coniferous roundwood to the United Arab Emirates

Imports in kind, m³

The United Arab Emirates experienced a decline in non-coniferous roundwood imports for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled {value_last_year} m³, down by 8.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, imports decreased by 39%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Arab Emirates in kind, 2017-2020, m³

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind were distributed across a broad set of partner countries. Cameroon accounted for 20.3% of imports, Congo for 10.5%, and Belgium for 9.0%, together making up 39.9% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to the United Arab Emirates in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the United Arab Emirates imported {value_last_year} K $ US of non-coniferous roundwood, which is 8.7% above the 2019 level. Between 2018 and 2020, imports decreased by 30.5%, equating to an 11.4% annualized rate. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 4 675 K $ US, with the largest decline that year at 36.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Arab Emirates in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Over the 2017–2020 period, Cameroon, Congo, and Malaysia were the largest but not dominant suppliers of non-coniferous roundwood to the United Arab Emirates in value terms. Cameroon accounted for 20.7% of imports, Congo for 8.0%, and Malaysia for 7.4%, together accounting for 36.1% of total imports against a backdrop of numerous smaller partners.

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

World map of product's imports to the United Arab Emirates in value, 2017-2020