Non coniferous sawnwood market in Madagascar

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, Madagascar's non-coniferous sawnwood production remained steady at around 25 300 m³ annually. The market volume, however, experienced significant shifts due to changes in trade flows. In 2019, high domestic wood consumption and a persistent supply deficit, exacerbated by forest degradation and illegal logging, kept more sawnwood within the country as exports fell sharply, lifting the market volume to over 25 000 m³.

A notable surge occurred in 2020 when the market volume jumped to 40 700 m³. This was primarily driven by a spike in imports, which rose to 15 390 m³. The increase in imports followed a circular note that banned the cutting and exploitation of certain wood species, which, despite insufficient enforcement, constrained local supply and prompted greater reliance on imported sawnwood to meet demand.

After the 2020 peak, imports dropped significantly in 2021, pulling the market volume down to 25 600 m³. In the following two years, imports gradually recovered, reaching 2 566 m³ in 2023, which helped the market volume grow to nearly 28 000 m³ by 2023.

Production non coniferous sawnwood in Madagascar

In kind, 2017-2020, m³

Top producers of non coniferous sawnwood, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, Madagascar produced 25 339 m³ of non-coniferous sawnwood, showing little change from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 8.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. Production peaked in 2018 at 25 339 m³, which represented an 8.9% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with no change from 2018.

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

Exports non coniferous sawnwood from Madagascar

Exports in kind, m³

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 at 28 m³, marking a 72.3% drop from the previous year. In contrast, exports peaked in 2018 at 1 222 m³, representing a 514.1% increase from 2017. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a 91.7% decrease. Overall, there was a 44-fold difference between the peak in 2018 and the low in 2020.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mauritius, France, and India were the leading destinations for Madagascar's non-coniferous sawnwood exports by volume. Mauritius accounted for 37.6% of exports, France for 33.4%, and India for 12.8%. Together, these three countries represented 83.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. In 2020, Madagascar exported 5.7 K $ US of non-coniferous sawnwood, a 67.4% decrease from 2019. Exports reached their highest value in 2018 at 211.5 K $ US, which was a 118.6% increase from 2017. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 91.7% drop. Overall, there was a 37-fold variation between the 2018 peak and the 2020 low.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Mauritius, and China formed the main cluster of markets for Madagascar's non-coniferous sawnwood exports by value. France accounted for 36.4% of export value, Mauritius for 27.4%, and China for 14.6%. Combined, these three countries represented 78.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports non coniferous sawnwood to Madagascar

Imports in kind, m³

Cross-border shipments of non-coniferous sawnwood to Madagascar increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Madagascar imported 15 390 m³, a 17 000.0% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 51 200%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 700.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand effectively monopolized imports of non-coniferous sawnwood to Madagascar by volume, accounting for 98.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of non-coniferous sawnwood to Madagascar increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Madagascar imported approximately 105.8 K $ US, a 4.9% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 221.1%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 47.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Ecuador, and Italy were the leading sources of non-coniferous sawnwood imports to Madagascar by value. China accounted for 38.3% of import value, Ecuador for 30.9%, and Italy for 14.7%. Together, these three countries represented 83.8% of total import flows.

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

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