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Wood in the rough market in Zambia, 2026

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, production of wood in the rough in Zambia remained constant at 16 721 thousand tons each year. Market volume, however, showed minor fluctuations, starting at 16 720 thousand tons in 2018 and ending at 16 686 thousand tons in 2023.

After initial declines in 2019 and 2020, the market volume saw a slight recovery in 2021, followed by another contraction in 2022 and a small increase in 2023. These movements occurred against a backdrop of steady domestic production and shifts in net export flows.

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 Zambia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Zambia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Zambia 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Zambia

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

Zambia's production of wood in the rough remained broadly stable in 2020, reaching 16 721 thousand tons. This followed a period of minimal fluctuation, with the largest decline occurring in 2019 at 0.0% and the peak production recorded in 2018 at 16 721 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 0.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.2%	-	-	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, Zambia's wood in the rough production value declined in 2020. Output was valued at 3 716 million US dollars, representing a 2.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 12.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 816 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 15.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Zambia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.3%	0.3%	(2.6%)	4.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood in the rough from Zambia

Exports in kind, t

Wood in the rough exports from Zambia increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 22 343 tons, a 9.4% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 928.3%, translating to a compound annual growth rate of 117.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	222.6%	191.5%	9.4%	117.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China and Vietnam were the dominant buyers of wood in the rough from Zambia, together accounting for 99.0% of total exports in volume terms, with other partners representing a minor share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Wood in the rough export values from Zambia rose for the third straight year in 2020, reaching 4 965 thousand US dollars, a moderate increase of 6.5% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 1055.5%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 126.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	271.4%	192.2%	6.5%	126.1%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, China and Vietnam formed the dominant markets for Zambia's wood in the rough exports in value terms, jointly representing 99.1% of total flows, while other countries accounted 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 Zambia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood in the rough to Zambia

Imports in kind, t

Wood in the rough imports into Zambia showed noticeable fluctuations from 2017 to 2020. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 5 440 tons, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 10 646 tons, representing a two-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports reached 6 917 tons, marking a steep 35.0% reduction from the previous year. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2019 at 95.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.1%)	95.7%	(35.0%)	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Zambia's wood in the rough imports in volume terms were strongly concentrated on Zimbabwe, which accounted for 77.1% of total flows, with other partners making up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, wood in the rough import values into Zambia declined in 2020, reaching 2 308 thousand US dollars, a sharp drop of 29.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 5.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 273 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 29.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.3%	29.5%	(29.5%)	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Zimbabwe remained the dominant source for Zambia's wood in the rough imports in value terms, holding a 74.1% share of total flows, with the remainder fragmented across other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io