Particle board of wood market in Northern Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The particle board market in Northern Africa showed notable shifts between 2018 and 2024. Strong demand growth, fueled by rapid population increase and urbanization, supported market expansion, with volume reaching 462 thousand m³ in 2019. The entry of new regional players further stimulated activity. However, the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted global supply chains and construction projects, leading to a significant market contraction to 394.8 thousand m³.

A recovery began in 2021 as the market volume rose to 442 thousand m³. This turnaround was driven by manufacturers adopting eco-friendly production techniques, such as low-formaldehyde adhesives and recycled wood, in response to tighter environmental regulations. Concurrent investments in production capacity expansion by major companies helped meet rising demand. Growth accelerated in 2022, with the market surging to 529.9 thousand m³, sustained by the continued preference for engineered wood products in construction and furniture, alongside regulatory support for sustainable materials.

Market volume declined to 460.3 thousand m³ in 2023 amid lower prices for key raw materials like chemicals and wood chips, which reduced production costs. During this period, local industry invested in decarbonization initiatives, including integrating solar panels and utilizing production waste biomass. Factors in 2024 pointed to ongoing price volatility linked to robust construction demand and localized supply challenges, while stricter emissions and material quality regulations encouraged the adoption of cleaner technologies and recycled inputs.

Production particle board of wood in Northern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, m³

Top producers of particle board of wood, 2017-2020

World map of production of particle board of wood, 2017-2020

In 2020, Northern Africa produced 40,100 m³ of particle board of wood, showing no significant change from the previous year. The largest decline and increase both occurred in 2018, each at 0.0%.

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

Exports particle board of wood from Northern Africa

Exports in kind, K m³

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export volume occurred in 2017, while the highest was in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 190 times. In 2020, Northern Africa's particle board of wood exports reached 4.9 K m³, reflecting a 12.4% increase compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 5.1 K m³. The largest decline was in 2019 at 15.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 18,851.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of particle board of wood from Northern Africa were Côte d'Ivoire (50.3% of exports in kind), Senegal (14.8%), and Saudi Arabia (3.2%), together comprising 68.3% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports varied by 3.3 times, from a high in 2017 to a low in 2020. In 2020, particle board of wood exports from Northern Africa amounted to 255 K $ US, down by 66.5% compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 121.3%.

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

During 2017–2020, particle board of wood from Northern Africa was supplied to many different markets. Even the largest destinations—Turkey, Kenya, and Saudi Arabia—together represented only 33.2% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports particle board of wood to Northern Africa

Imports in kind, K m³

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The minimum import volume was in 2018, while the maximum was in 2017, with a 6.5-fold variation between them. In 2020, particle board of wood shipments to Northern Africa from abroad totalled 359.5 K m³, constituting a robust contraction of 15.6% versus the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 223.3 K m³. The largest decline was in 2018 at 84.7%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 90.9%.

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

In 2017–2020, Turkey (38.1% of imports in kind), Spain (26.4%), and Bulgaria (13.2%) formed the main group of sources for particle board of wood imports to Northern Africa, with a combined share of 77.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year rise, particle board of wood import volumes in Northern Africa declined. In 2020, Northern Africa imported a total of 70,733 K $ US of particle board of wood, amounting to a robust loss of 21.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 16.7%, with a CAGR of 5.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 89,641 K $ US. The largest increase was in 2018 at 39.3%.

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

In 2017–2020, Turkey (38.5% of imports in value terms), Spain (26.4%), and Bulgaria (11.0%) were the main markets for imports in value terms, together accounting for 75.8% of total flows.

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

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