Non coniferous sawnwood market in Rwanda

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, Rwanda's non-coniferous sawnwood market volume saw moderate fluctuations around 85 000–87 000 m³. The market began at 86 834 m³ in 2018, supported by imports of hardwood from the Democratic Republic of Congo for high-end furniture manufacturing. The launch of the fourth Strategic Plan for Agricultural Transformation (PSTA 4) that year also set a framework for natural resource management. Volume dipped slightly to 86 131 m³ in 2019 and further to 85 074 m³ in 2020, primarily due to a sharp contraction in imports.

Market volume stabilized at 85 173 m³ in 2021. A notable export shipment in 2022 temporarily reduced domestic availability, pulling volume down to 83 552 m³. A recovery followed in 2023, with volume rising to 86 044 m³. This growth aligned with government strategies for industrial transformation and a booming mining sector, which increased demand for sawnwood in construction and infrastructure projects.

In 2024, while full market volume data is not yet available, imports surged to 3 030 m³. This coincided with several sector developments: the enactment of a new mining law, the establishment of a technical committee for furniture and timber standards to promote the 'Made in Rwanda' policy, and the country's first wood sector forum aiming for sustainable growth and innovation. Continued reliance on Congolese hardwood and broad industrial expansion underpinned market activity.

Production non coniferous sawnwood in Rwanda

In kind, 2017-2020, m³

Top producers of non coniferous sawnwood, 2017-2020

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

In 2019, Rwanda produced 85 000 m³ of non-coniferous sawnwood, and this figure remained virtually unchanged in 2020. The largest decline and increase were both recorded in 2018, each at 0.0%.

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

Exports non coniferous sawnwood from Rwanda

Exports in kind, m³

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Exports reached their peak in 2017 and hit their lowest point in 2020, with a change factor of {ampRatio}. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 0.0%, and data for the most recent year is unavailable.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the two primary destinations for Rwanda's non-coniferous sawnwood exports were Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, together accounting for 100.0% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market demonstrated volatility over the observed period, with a peak in 2018 and a trough in 2020, showing a 285-fold fluctuation. In 2020, Rwanda's non-coniferous sawnwood export value was 0.0 K $ US, marking a sharp decline of 98.6% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 9 K $ US, with the largest increase that year at 324.7%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, two key markets—Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo—dominated Rwanda's non-coniferous sawnwood exports in value terms, together representing 100.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports non coniferous sawnwood to Rwanda

Imports in kind, m³

Rwanda's non-coniferous sawnwood import volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 74 m³, reflecting an abrupt reduction of 93.5% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 97%, equating to an annualized rate of 68.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of non-coniferous sawnwood to Rwanda were largely concentrated on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which accounted for 71.7% of total flows; other countries together formed the residual {rest_share}%.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Rwanda's non-coniferous sawnwood import volumes declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Rwanda imported approximately 71 K $ US of non-coniferous sawnwood, down by 92.7% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 96.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 67.3%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo played the leading role in Rwanda's non-coniferous sawnwood imports in value terms, with a share of 76.6% of total flows, while other markets together accounted for the remainder.

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

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