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Roundwood coniferous market in Zimbabwe

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The coniferous roundwood market in Zimbabwe experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After a relatively stable period from 2018 to 2020 with market volumes around 580-591 thousand m³, demand surged in 2021 to 631 thousand m³. This was followed by a sharp contraction to 465 thousand m³ in 2022, before a slight rebound to 483 thousand m³ in 2023.

Domestic production, which largely drives market volume, mirrored this pattern. Output remained flat at 597 thousand m³ from 2018 through 2020, then jumped to 651 thousand m³ in 2021. However, production fell dramatically to 478 thousand m³ in 2022 and recovered only marginally to 493 thousand m³ in 2023. Export volumes, which subtract from domestic availability, peaked in 2019 and then gradually declined.

The overall market shrank by over 18% from its 2021 peak to 2023, indicating a significant downturn in the latter part of the period. Imports played a negligible role throughout, confirming the market's reliance on domestic harvesting.

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 Zimbabwe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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, m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe 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, m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe 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, m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe 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, m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 coniferous roundwood in Zimbabwe

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Zimbabwe produced 597.0 K m³ of roundwood coniferous, showing minimal change compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 10.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 0.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 10.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.4%	0.0%	0.0%	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports coniferous roundwood from Zimbabwe

Exports in kind, m³

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 7.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, roundwood coniferous exports from Zimbabwe amounted to 20 014 m³, down by 54.0% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 43 500 m³, with the largest increase that year at 620.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	620.2%	(54.0%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of exports in kind was primarily shaped by Mozambique and Zambia, which together accounted for 86.5% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Exports fell to a trough in 2018 and peaked in 2019, changing by a 4.6 multiple. In 2020, roundwood coniferous export volumes from Zimbabwe reached 4 092 K $ US, which is 51.0% less year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 8 347 K $ US, with the largest increase that year at 357.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	357.6%	(51.0%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017 to 2020, Mozambique and Zambia were the main directions for exports in value terms, jointly taking 87.0% of total flows, while the residual share was split among other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports coniferous roundwood to Zimbabwe

Imports in kind, m³

Foreign roundwood coniferous supplies to Zimbabwe increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the import volume amounted to 2 065 m³, which is 645.5% higher versus the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, imports increased by 1 407.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 147.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	102.2%	645.5%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, roundwood coniferous imports to Zimbabwe were largely oriented towards South Africa, whose share in total imports in kind reached 99.8%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Zimbabwe's roundwood coniferous imports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 116 K $ US, marking a sharp rise of 130.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, imports increased by 323%, equating to an annualized rate of 61.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	83.3%	130.7%	-

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017 to 2020, South Africa effectively concentrated imports in value terms of roundwood coniferous to Zimbabwe, with a share of 99.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io