Roundwood coniferous market in Algeria

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, the Algerian coniferous roundwood market experienced rising demand fueled by increasing national timber needs and the launch of a large-scale program to build over one million housing units starting in 2020. This construction initiative created sustained demand for wood in building and furniture manufacturing, pushing market volume upward. In response to import reductions and market tensions, authorities intensified support for exploiting local forest resources, particularly managed Aleppo pine stands in the Telagh, Djelfa, and Khenchela regions.

To meet growing domestic demand and reduce import reliance, Algerian producers received further encouragement to use domestic timber, with emphasis on its technological qualities. By 2022, despite persistent shortages of raw materials and machinery, production continued to expand. In subsequent years, the adoption of technological innovations such as automated joinery equipment from local firms, alongside the key role of the National Wood Supply Company (ENAB) in market provisioning, helped maintain momentum.

By 2023-2024, the market was characterized by vigorous activity in the processing sector, with sawmills investing in new production lines and full order books. Relative price stability despite external challenges, coupled with steady demand for natural and innovative products especially in furniture, reflects the maturity and competitiveness of the local woodworking industry.

Production coniferous roundwood in Algeria

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

World map of production of coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

Algeria's roundwood coniferous production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 6 117 thousand cubic meters of roundwood coniferous, marking a 0.6% increase compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Algeria in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Exports coniferous roundwood from Algeria

According to industry analysis, Algeria did not export any roundwood coniferous from 2017 through 2020.

Imports coniferous roundwood to Algeria

Imports in kind, m³

The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 29-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Algeria's roundwood coniferous import volume was 5 755 cubic meters, representing a sharp decline of 64.8% year-over-year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 16 357 cubic meters, which also saw the largest increase of 2 800.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France and the United States were the main suppliers of roundwood coniferous to Algeria, together accounting for 97.2% of total imports in volume. Other partners played a minor role in the import structure.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market experienced notable volatility during this time frame. Imports reached their lowest level in 2018 and their highest in 2019, with an 11.9-fold change between these years. In 2020, the value of Algeria's roundwood coniferous imports was 1 322 thousand US dollars, indicating a decrease of 51.8% compared to the previous year. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 2 744 thousand US dollars, which also recorded the largest increase of 1 090.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France and the United States were the key sources for Algeria's roundwood coniferous imports in value terms, jointly making up 94.4% of total import flows. Other countries had relatively smaller shares in the import market.

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

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