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Non coniferous sawnwood market in Benin

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The non-coniferous sawnwood market in Benin saw significant expansion in 2019, with production and market volume jumping to 180 thousand m³. This growth was facilitated by the important role of the National Forestry Office (ONAB) in managing teak plantations and the recognized quality of Beninese teak, which strengthened the domestic raw material base for sawnwood manufacturing.

Following this peak, the market corrected in 2020, with volume falling to 149.1 thousand m³. It then entered a phase of stabilization, with market size remaining steady at approximately 150 thousand m³ from 2021 through 2023, reflecting a consistent level of domestic production and consumption.

In 2024, a major regulatory shift occurred as the Beninese government prohibited the export of timber and wood products nationwide to preserve forest resources, specifically addressing the overexploitation of species like Pterocarpus erinaceus. The updated regulations are designed to promote local processing and protect natural forests by mandating prior authorization for any exports.

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 Benin
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Benin in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Benin 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, m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Benin in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Benin in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Benin 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, m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Benin in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Benin in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Benin 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, m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Benin in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Benin in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Benin 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, m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Benin in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Benin in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 sawnwood in Benin

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of non coniferous sawnwood, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Benin produced 150.0 K m³ of non-coniferous sawnwood, marking a significant decline of 16.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 15.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 180.0 K m³, which also saw the largest annual increase of 38.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	38.5%	(16.7%)	4.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non coniferous sawnwood from Benin

Exports in kind, m³

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 107 m³, then peaked in 2020 at 1 044 m³—a 9.8-fold increase. The 2020 volume represented an intense uptick of 875.7% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 81.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.2%)	(81.3%)	875.7%	18.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of exports in kind revealed a strong dependence on India, which absorbed 96.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a 2.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exported non-coniferous sawnwood volumes from Benin amounted to 257.0 K $ US, representing an intense drop of 30.3% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 634.1 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 41.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 88.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	88.7%	(41.8%)	(30.3%)	(8.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India was the key and almost sole market for exports in value terms of non-coniferous sawnwood from Benin, accounting for 95.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports non coniferous sawnwood to Benin

Imports in kind, m³

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports peaked in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2018, showing a 4.1-fold variation. In 2020, Benin imported 100 m³ of non-coniferous sawnwood, down by 9.4% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 84 m³. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 75.7%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 31.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(75.7%)	31.4%	(9.4%)	(33.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria (42.9% of imports in kind), Italy (24.3% of imports in kind), and China (15.8% of imports in kind) stood out as the main markets for imports in kind, together representing 82.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import levels fluctuated 12.1-fold between the high of 2017 and the low of 2019. In 2020, Benin's non-coniferous sawnwood imports reached 55.7 K $ US, reflecting a dramatic improvement of 160.4% relative to the prior year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 21.4 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 71.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(71.6%)	(70.9%)	160.4%	(40.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Nigeria and Italy remained the principal directions for imports in value terms, jointly taking 81.6% of total flows; other partners each accounted for significantly smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io