Non coniferous wood fuel market in Côte d'Ivoire

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, production of non-coniferous wood fuel in Côte d'Ivoire saw a steady increase, rising from 9 225 thousand cubic meters to 9 330 thousand cubic meters. This gradual growth occurred alongside the implementation of stricter regulations for charcoal and firewood operators, which included reforestation commitments and adherence to forestry laws, helping to formalize and structure the supply base. The market's fundamental driver remained the continued reliance on wood fuel as the primary domestic energy source for cooking, sustaining consistent demand.

The national strategy for forest preservation and rehabilitation launched in 2019 aimed to mitigate climate change effects and strengthen resilience, involving private operators and communities. Concurrently, the promotion of modern Wood-Mizer sawmills within the timber sector contributed to more efficient local wood processing, supporting stable production levels. These initiatives focused on sustainable management rather than rapid expansion, aligning with the market's modest year-on-year growth.

Further market formalization took place in 2022, with the organization of domestic wood actors in the central region to ensure legal timber sourcing and combat deforestation. A strengthened licensing and control system for operators was established, reinforcing regulatory oversight. The promotion of improved cookstoves began influencing consumption patterns, though production volume continued its upward trend. Looking ahead, a 2022 decree requiring prior authorization from the Ministry of Water and Forests for any logging activity signified an ongoing tightening of regulatory control.

Production non coniferous wood fuel in Côte d'Ivoire

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of non coniferous wood fuel, 2017-2020

World map of production of non coniferous wood fuel, 2017-2020

Non-coniferous wood fuel production in Côte d'Ivoire increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 9 259 thousand cubic meters of non-coniferous wood fuel, showing minimal change compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Exports non coniferous wood fuel from Côte d'Ivoire

Exports in kind, m³

In 2020, non-coniferous wood fuel exports from Côte d'Ivoire reached 538.5 cubic meters, remaining stable compared to 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, exports surged by 2 459.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 194.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, m³

From 2017 to 2020, Ghana and China were the dominant buyers of non-coniferous wood fuel from Côte d'Ivoire, jointly accounting for 91.7% of total exports in volume.

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

World map of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, $ US

In 2020, the value of non-coniferous wood fuel shipments from Côte d'Ivoire was recorded at 19 351 US dollars, showing broad stability compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, export value increased by 1 796.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 166.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020, $ US

From 2017 to 2020, two markets—Ghana and China—dominated the export value of non-coniferous wood fuel from Côte d'Ivoire, jointly representing 81.9% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020

Imports non coniferous wood fuel to Côte d'Ivoire

Imports in kind, m³

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 167-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Côte d'Ivoire's non-coniferous wood fuel import volume was 0.9 cubic meters, marking an 85.7% reduction from 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 6.4 cubic meters, with the largest increase occurring that year at 16 560.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, m³

From 2017 to 2020, imports of non-coniferous wood fuel to Côte d'Ivoire were largely concentrated on the United Arab Emirates, which accounted for 77.0% of total flows, while other countries together formed the remaining share.

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

World map of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports varied from a low in 2018 to a high in 2019, with a 200-fold difference. In 2020, Côte d'Ivoire imported 1 067 US dollars of non-coniferous wood fuel, indicating a dramatic reduction of 86.7% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 8 043 US dollars, with the largest increase occurring that year at 19 938.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020, $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates remained the dominant source for imports in value terms, with an 80.8% share of total flows, while the remainder was fragmented across other markets.

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

World map of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020