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Wood in the rough market in Niger

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market for wood in the rough in Niger experienced steady annual growth, with production and market volume increasing from 8 029 thousand tons to 8 787 thousand tons. This represented a total rise of approximately 9% over the five-year period, averaging around 1.8% per year.

The market relied solely on domestic production throughout this time, as no imports or exports were recorded. In 2024, the government signed financing conventions worth about 46.3 billion CFA francs aimed at supporting the agricultural sector, which may have implications for natural resource activities including 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 Niger
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Niger in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Niger 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 Niger in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Niger 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 Niger in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Niger 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Niger in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Niger 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 Niger in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Niger 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ 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 in the rough in Niger

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

Niger's production of wood in the rough has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 8 323 thousand tonnes, marking a 1.8% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 5.5% overall, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.8%	1.8%	1.8%	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood in the rough from Niger

According to a desk-based market study, Niger did not export any wood in the rough between 2017 and 2020.

Imports wood in the rough to Niger

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 49.0 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 479.3 tonnes, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 9.8 times. In 2020, imports fell sharply by 89.8% compared to the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 57.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	57.2%	3.3%	(89.8%)	(45.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium and Nigeria were the primary sources for imports in kind, together making up 95.3% of total flows, with other partners accounting for the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. The lowest import value was in 2020 at 9.5 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 235.9 thousand US dollars, creating a 25-fold gap. In 2020, imports dropped by 91.3% compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with a growth of 13.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.5%	(53.9%)	(91.3%)	(64.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Belgium was the leading source for wood in the rough imports to Niger in value terms, representing 85.4% of the total, while other destinations played a much smaller role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io