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Wood fuel market in Sao Tome and Principe

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The wood fuel market in São Tomé and Príncipe expanded gradually from 113.7 thousand cubic meters in 2018 to 116.9 thousand cubic meters in 2023. After remaining flat in 2019, production increased each subsequent year, adding a total of 3.2 thousand cubic meters over the period.

This steady growth occurred within a broader economic context marked by several developments. In 2018, Angolan entrepreneurs entered the market to intensify commercial relations, which signaled growing trade activity. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to the closure of the country's main market, affecting local product circulation. Subsequently, in 2021, the launch of new Dobra banknotes aimed at monetary modernization, while Gabonese entrepreneurs explored opportunities for exporting fresh produce, supporting local agricultural sectors.

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 Sao Tome and Principe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Sao Tome and Principe 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 Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sao Tome and Principe 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, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Sao Tome and Principe, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe 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 Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sao Tome and Principe 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, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Sao Tome and Principe, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, m³
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, m³
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production wood fuel in Sao Tome and Principe

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of wood fuel, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood fuel, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Sao Tome and Principe produced 115.0 K m³ of wood fuel, representing a 1.1% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with production falling by 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	-	1.1%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood fuel from Sao Tome and Principe

According to market intelligence reports, Sao Tome and Principe did not export any wood fuel from 2017 to 2020.

Imports wood fuel to Sao Tome and Principe

Imports in kind, m³

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 0.22 m³, while the maximum occurred in 2020 at 0.57 m³, marking a 90.1% year-over-year increase. This represents a 2.6-fold variation between the lowest and highest points. The largest decline was observed in 2018, with a drop of 51.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(51.2%)	39.3%	90.1%	8.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal and China were the primary sources for wood fuel imports to Sao Tome and Principe, together accounting for 91.4% of total imports. The remaining volume was distributed among smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Market performance exhibited notable fluctuations during this period. The minimum import value was recorded in 2017, while the maximum reached 1 086 US dollars in 2018, representing a 1.8-fold shift. In 2020, imports totalled 842 US dollars, showing a solid 15.5% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 32.9% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 75.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	75.6%	(32.9%)	15.5%	10.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the import structure in value terms was dominated by Portugal, which accounted for 79.0% of total imports. Other markets contributed to a smaller portion of the overall flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io