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Veneer sheets market in Zambia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for veneer sheets in Zambia showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023, with volume peaking at 5 818 m³ in 2022 and dropping to 4 093 m³ in 2023. Domestic production remained fixed at 4 000 m³ annually throughout the period, meaning all market-size movements were attributable to changes in import flows.

Import volumes swung sharply, rising to 1 566 m³ in 2019 and again to 1 819 m³ in 2022, which expanded the total market. Conversely, imports fell to 160 m³ in 2020 and 93 m³ in 2023, contracting the market on each occasion. This pattern highlights the market's dependence on international supply against a stable domestic production base.

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 Zambia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Zambia in kind, 2018-2023, m³
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Zambia 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, 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, 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia 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 veneer sheets in Zambia

In kind, 2017-2020, m³

Top producers of veneer sheets, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of veneer sheets, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Zambia produced 4,000 cubic meters of veneer sheets, maintaining stable production levels compared to the previous year. The largest decline and increase both occurred in 2018, each registering at 0.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports veneer sheets from Zambia

Exports in kind, m³

The market displayed significant volatility during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, showing a 17-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Zambia's veneer sheet exports totaled 15 cubic meters, representing a sharp 70.6% decrease from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(70.6%)	71.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Democratic Republic of the Congo dominated Zambia's export structure in volume terms, accounting for 78.3% of total flows, while numerous smaller partners made up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was characterized by volatility throughout these years. Export values hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 28-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, Zambia's veneer sheet exports were valued at 19.2 thousand US dollars, marking a steep 53.9% decline from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(53.9%)	133.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Democratic Republic of the Congo maintained its leading position in Zambia's export structure by value, capturing 88.4% of total flows, with other markets collectively accounting for the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports veneer sheets to Zambia

Imports in kind, m³

The import market showed volatility over the observed period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a 9.8-fold difference between these years. Zambia imported 160 cubic meters of veneer sheets in 2020, reflecting an 89.8% decrease from 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,566 cubic meters, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 162.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.3%)	162.8%	(89.8%)	(40.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa dominated Zambia's import structure in volume terms, accounting for 75.1% of total flows, while other markets held comparatively modest shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values exhibited an unstable trend throughout this timeframe. They reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2019, showing a 3.9-fold difference. Zambia imported 34.7 thousand US dollars worth of veneer sheets in 2020, representing a dramatic 74.1% drop from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 134.1 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 93.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	93.5%	19.0%	(74.1%)	(15.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, South Africa (39.7% of import value), China (38.9% of import value), and the United Arab Emirates (19.2% of import value) were the leading sources in Zambia's import structure by value, together accounting for 97.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io