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Non coniferous sawnwood market in Northern Africa

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern Africa" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Libya

Morocco

Sudan

Western Sahara

Tunisia

Egypt

Earlier Report Observations

The non-coniferous sawnwood market in Northern Africa saw its volume decline from 632.7 thousand m³ in 2018 to 505.3 thousand m³ in 2020, a reduction of over 20% across the two-year period.

A recovery began in 2021, with the market growing to 527.8 thousand m³. This expansion gained pace, reaching 594.9 thousand m³ in 2022 before a surge in 2023 propelled the market to 966.4 thousand m³, its highest level in the observed timeframe.

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 Northern Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern Africa in kind, 2018-2023, m³
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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, K m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria 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, K m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria 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, K m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria 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, K m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 Northern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, 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 Northern Africa, non-coniferous sawnwood production reached 57,920 m³ in 2020, marking a 34.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 34.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, though it remained at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	(34.5%)	(13.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non coniferous sawnwood from Northern Africa

Exports in kind, K m³

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1.7 K m³, while the highest stood at in 2017, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 6 times. In 2020, Northern Africa exported 8.1 K m³ of non-coniferous sawnwood, representing a steep year-on-year increase of 367.8%. The largest decline was observed in 2019, with a drop of 82.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.0%)	(82.2%)	367.8%	(7.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy accounted for 72.7% of total exports in kind, with the remaining flows distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Non-coniferous sawnwood export volumes from Northern Africa increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the export volume totaled 1.9 M $ US, showing an uptick of 20.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 468%, equating to an annualized rate of 78.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	34.2%	250.3%	20.9%	78.4%

Source: SHEV.io

An analysis of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. India (17.7% of exports in value terms), Italy (13.2%), and Saudi Arabia (3.6%) together accounted for only 34.5% of total flows, while a significant 65.5% fell on other partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports non coniferous sawnwood to Northern Africa

Imports in kind, K m³

Northern Africa's non-coniferous sawnwood import volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 455.3 K m³, which is 5.9% weaker compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 43.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(31.2%)	(12.7%)	(5.9%)	(17.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Croatia (33.2% of imports in kind), Romania (19.1%), and France (13.1%) remained the key partners for imports in kind, together accounting for 65.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Non-coniferous sawnwood import volumes in Northern Africa declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the import volume was recorded at 210.7 M $ US, which is 6.4% lower year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 24%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.1%)	(12.6%)	(6.4%)	(8.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia (34.2% of imports in value terms), Romania (19.6%), and France (10.1%) continued to lead the list of suppliers of non-coniferous sawnwood to Northern Africa, jointly taking 63.8% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io