Non coniferous roundwood market in Zambia

Earlier Report Observations

Production of non-coniferous roundwood in Zambia remained completely stable at 24 833 thousand m³ annually from 2018 through 2023. During this period, the domestic market volume saw a gentle contraction, declining from 24 821 thousand m³ to 24 768 thousand m³. This gradual reduction was entirely driven by a quintupling of export volumes, which grew from 13 thousand m³ to 66 thousand m³, while import levels remained negligible and had no material impact on market size.

The consistent growth in exports represented the primary market dynamic, absorbing an increasing share of the fixed production output. The market's structure remained unchanged, with no significant shifts in domestic consumption patterns or supply sources evident in the data from 2018 to 2023.

Production non coniferous roundwood in Zambia

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

From 2017 to 2020, Zambia ranked 22nd globally in the production of non-coniferous roundwood.

Top producers of non coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, Zambia produced 24 833 thousand cubic meters of non-coniferous roundwood, showing no significant change compared to the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 24 833 thousand cubic meters. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a decrease of 0.8%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 0.0%.

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

Exports non coniferous roundwood from Zambia

Exports in kind, m³

Non-coniferous roundwood exports from Zambia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Zambia exported 26 607 cubic meters, marking a 31.9% rise from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 542.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 85.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China and Vietnam accounted for 98.3% of Zambia's total non-coniferous roundwood exports by volume, with the remaining share distributed among other destinations, each contributing smaller amounts.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Zambia's non-coniferous roundwood export value has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 4 965 thousand US dollars, up by 6.5% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 1 055.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 126.1%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, China and Vietnam were the primary buyers of non-coniferous roundwood from Zambia, together representing 99.1% of total export value, while other countries made up the remainder.

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

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

Imports non coniferous roundwood to Zambia

Imports in kind, m³

The market for non-coniferous roundwood imports into Zambia showed significant volatility during these years. From 2017 to 2019, the peak-to-trough amplitude was 22-fold. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 730 cubic meters, reflecting a sharp decline of 27.2% compared to 2019. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 377 cubic meters, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 1 025.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa (62.4% of import volume), Eswatini (16.3%), and Zimbabwe (13.5%) were the main sources of non-coniferous roundwood imports into Zambia, collectively accounting for 92.3% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data indicates irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. From a high in 2018 to a low in 2020, import value varied by 3.6-fold. In 2020, Zambia imported non-coniferous roundwood worth 317 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a 55.2% decrease from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 317 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase also in 2018, at 164.2%.

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

During 2017–2020, three main markets—South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Malawi—together absorbed 88.2% of the total import value of non-coniferous roundwood into Zambia.

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

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