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Wood in the rough market in Algeria

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Algerian wood market volume grew consistently from 5 762 K t in 2018 to 5 943 K t in 2022. This expansion was primarily driven by the launch of a national housing program aiming to construct over one million homes between 2020 and 2024, which increased demand for construction wood. Supportive policies, such as the abolition of the restrictive 51/49 foreign investment law and the imposition of a 60% tax on imported furniture, encouraged local production and attracted investment into the sector.

Imports played a key role in market fluctuations, with a notable surge to 70 K t in 2022. This jump was linked to a 71% increase in softwood shipments from Sweden and Finland, facilitated by trade partnerships promoted at international events like the Algeria Woodtech exhibition. Regulatory changes, including a 2022 rule mandating a maximum 23% moisture content for firewood sold in small volumes, aimed to improve combustion efficiency and required industry adaptation.

In 2023, the market size stabilized at 5 937 K t as imports fell to 29 K t. The ongoing national housing program continued to support underlying demand, while the market adjusted to the new firewood regulations and persistent reliance on imported raw materials for large-diameter wood.

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 Algeria
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Algeria in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Algeria 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 t
  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 t
  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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  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 in the rough in Algeria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of wood in the rough, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood in the rough, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Algeria's production of wood in the rough increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 5,804 thousand tonnes, reflecting a slight year-over-year gain of 0.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood in the rough from Algeria

Exports in kind, t

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Algeria's exports of wood in the rough in kind were highly concentrated on Czechia, which accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Algeria's exports of wood in the rough in value terms were almost entirely concentrated in Czechia, with its share reaching 100.0%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood in the rough to Algeria

Imports in kind, t

The market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with volumes varying 13.9 times between these years. In 2020, Algeria imported approximately 14,466 tonnes of wood in the rough, indicating a 55.2% drop compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 32,272 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 994.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	994.6%	26.7%	(55.2%)	83.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Algeria's imports of wood in the rough in kind were largely oriented towards France and the United States, whose combined share reached 95.5% of total flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports fell to their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a gap of 10.5 times between these years. In 2020, Algeria imported 3,243 thousand US dollars of wood in the rough, which is 43.3% lower year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 5,724 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 537.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	537.4%	64.9%	(43.3%)	81.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, France remained the leading supplier of wood in the rough to Algeria, accounting for 73.3% of total imports in value terms, while the rest was spread across many other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io