Non coniferous sawnwood market in Egypt

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the Egyptian non-coniferous sawnwood market expanded, reaching 330 thousand m³ in 2019. This growth was driven by sustained demand for natural wood despite economic challenges like exchange rate fluctuations, supported by the availability of diverse imported species such as American, Romanian, Russian, and Turkish beech for furniture manufacturing.

From 2020, the market began to contract, falling to 254 thousand m³ that year, largely due to increased use of engineered wood like plywood and MDF as substitutes for natural timber. A slight price decrease in 2021 temporarily boosted demand, allowing the market to recover to 276 thousand m³, but further price rises and growing availability of alternatives, including plastic wood and PVC boards, led to renewed decline in volume.

By 2023, the market volume had dropped to 169 thousand m³, a trend that continued into 2024. This was driven by persistent price increases for natural wood due to exchange rate liberalization and a stronger dollar, coupled with a consumer shift toward more economical options like secondhand wood and synthetic materials. Local companies, such as Aman, expanded their presence in the plastic wood segment, offering competitively priced products that further reduced the share of natural sawnwood.

Production non coniferous sawnwood in Egypt

In kind, 2017-2020, m³

Top producers of non coniferous sawnwood, 2017-2020

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

Egypt's production of non-coniferous sawnwood remained stable in 2020, with output at 1,000 m³ showing little change from the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, at 0.0%, while the largest increase was also recorded in 2018, at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Egypt in kind, 2017-2020, m³

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Egypt's non-coniferous sawnwood production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 495.7 thousand US dollars, representing a 6.3% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 43.8%, which translates to an annualized decline of 17.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Egypt in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports non coniferous sawnwood from Egypt

Exports in kind, K m³

Egypt's exports of non-coniferous sawnwood increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 3.4 thousand m³, marking a sharp rise of 180.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 25,940.3%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 538.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sudan was the dominant destination for Egypt's non-coniferous sawnwood exports in volume terms, accounting for 95.1% of total shipments.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Egypt's non-coniferous sawnwood exports in value terms grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 1.7 million US dollars, reflecting a 162.7% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports expanded by 14,546%, with an annualized growth rate of 427.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Sudan led Egypt's export structure in value terms, holding a 95.5% share of total flows.

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

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

Imports non coniferous sawnwood to Egypt

Imports in kind, K m³

Egypt's imports of non-coniferous sawnwood in volume terms decreased in 2020, totaling 256.6 thousand m³, which was a 22.3% drop year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 23.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -8.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 7.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia and Romania were the main suppliers of non-coniferous sawnwood to Egypt in volume terms, together making up 86.9% of total imports, while other countries accounted for the remainder.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Egypt imported 123.8 million US dollars worth of non-coniferous sawnwood in 2020, a decline of 14.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 15.8%, equating to an annualized reduction of 5.6%. The largest increase was seen in 2019, at 3.2%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Croatia and Romania were the key sources for Egypt's non-coniferous sawnwood imports in value terms, jointly representing 82.7% of total flows, with other markets contributing smaller shares.

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

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