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Wood in the rough market in Syria

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for wood in the rough in Syria reached 56 045 t in 2019, marking a peak before a multi-year decline that brought the market volume down to 51 230 t by 2022. A modest recovery followed in 2023, with consumption rising to 51 952 t.

Underlying this trend, domestic production showed consistent annual growth, increasing from 48 480 t in 2018 to 51 089 t in 2023. In contrast, import volumes were highly volatile, surging to 7 066 t in 2019 before falling sharply to just 696 t in 2022.

By 2024, the market environment was shaped by significant economic challenges, including widespread poverty and fluctuating prices for construction materials. Consumer preferences also shifted, with growing demand for wood alternatives due to their lower cost and improved manufacturing quality.

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 Syria
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Syria in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Syria 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, 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, 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 Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Syria 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 Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Syria 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 Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Syria 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 Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Syria 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 Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Syria 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 Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Syria 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 Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Syria 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 Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Syria 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 Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Syria 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 Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Syria 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 Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Syria 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 Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Syria 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 Syria

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

Syria's production of wood in the rough has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 49 490 tonnes, marking a 1.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 3.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Syria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood in the rough from Syria

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed significant volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 0.1 tonnes, then peaked in 2017 with a sevenfold difference between these years. In 2020, wood in the rough shipments from Syria totaled 0.1 tonnes, remaining virtually unchanged from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 85.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 0.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(85.7%)	-	-	(47.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Syria's exports in kind were dominated by Qatar and Algeria, which together accounted for 100.0% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.7 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 2.8 thousand US dollars, representing a 4.2-fold gap. In 2020, wood in the rough shipments from Syria stood at 0.7 thousand US dollars, showing little change from 2019. The largest decline was in 2019 at 76.4%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 128.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	128.3%	(76.4%)	-	(18.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Algeria was the leading market for Syria's exports in value terms, capturing 78.6% of total flows, with other countries 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 Syria in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood in the rough to Syria

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Syria's imports of wood in the rough reached 5 073 tonnes, reflecting a sharp drop of 28.2% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 4 557 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2019 at 7 066 tonnes. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 9.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 3.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 55.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.9%)	55.1%	(28.2%)	(3.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Syria's imports in kind were heavily reliant on Turkey, which accounted for 97.0% of total wood in the rough shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Syria's imports of wood in the rough totaled 518.4 thousand US dollars, showing a drop of 35.6% from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 804.6 thousand US dollars. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 33.1%, with an average annual decline of 12.5%. The largest increase was in 2019 at 36.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.2%)	36.9%	(35.6%)	(12.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey consistently dominated Syria's imports in value terms, representing 87.4% of total flows, indicating high market concentration, while other countries shared the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io