Market research

Wood fuel market in Zimbabwe

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

Submission: 15 minutes after payment

Research period: 2017-2025

Report language:

Report language:

Submission method: to your account

File format: docx, xlsx

Single Report

$500

Instant access to detailed data on one specific market
Ideal for one-off tasks: niche assessments, presentations, investment decisions
Available in Excel and Word in 15 minutes after purchase
Cheaper than subscription, but each market requires a separate purchase

Best if you know exactly what you need

Buy a single report

Platform Subscription

from$600

Complete and unlimited data access across products and regions
Includes continuous data updates during subscription period
Download reports instantly in Word, and Excel formats
More cost-effective for multiple markets or regular analysis

Ideal for regular data users

View pricing plans

Earlier Report Observations

The wood fuel market in Zimbabwe saw a steady rise in volume from 9 289 thousand m³ in 2018 to 9 613 thousand m³ in 2023. This growth was supported by consistent increases in domestic production, which expanded from 9 297 thousand m³ to 9 618 thousand m³ over the same period. International trade had minimal impact, with imports and exports remaining negligible compared to the overall market size.

Annual growth rates hovered around 0.7%, reflecting a stable expansion trajectory. The market's reliance on local production remained absolute, as external trade flows did not significantly alter the supply-demand balance.

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 wood fuel in Zimbabwe

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

Wood fuel production in Zimbabwe has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 9 424 thousand cubic meters of wood fuel, representing a 0.7% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 2.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 0.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood fuel from Zimbabwe

Exports in kind, m³

Wood fuel exports from Zimbabwe have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 735 cubic meters, marking a dramatic year-over-year decrease of 91.1%. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, exports fell by 91.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -56.0%.

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	(4.4%)	(91.1%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa dominated Zimbabwe's wood fuel exports in kind, accounting for 95.5% of the total export volume.

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

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports peaked in 2019 and then dropped sharply in 2020, with a 32-fold decrease between these years. In 2020, Zimbabwe's wood fuel export value was 24.8 thousand US dollars, reflecting an abrupt reduction of 96.9% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 799.4 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 3.0% also occurring in that year.

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	3.0%	(96.9%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa almost entirely determined the geographical structure of Zimbabwe's wood fuel exports in value terms, holding a 97.9% share of total export flows.

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 wood fuel to Zimbabwe

Imports in kind, m³

Wood fuel imports into Zimbabwe have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 528 cubic meters, showing a robust decrease of 10.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 64%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 28.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(49.0%)	(21.4%)	(10.1%)	(28.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa remained the primary destination for Zimbabwe's wood fuel imports in kind, accounting for 79.5% of total import flows, while the remaining share was distributed among various smaller markets.

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

Wood fuel imports into Zimbabwe have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Zimbabwe imported 86.4 thousand US dollars worth of wood fuel, indicating a robust drop of 14.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 66.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -30.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.7%)	(50.5%)	(14.1%)	(30.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of Zimbabwe's wood fuel imports in value terms was strongly concentrated on South Africa and Zambia, which together accounted for 95.6% of total import flows, with other partners making up the residual portion.

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