Firewood (coniferous) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of firewood (coniferous) by South Africa reached $11.2 million in 2024 (229.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 83 countries. Value fell 40% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.2M | 229.5K t |
| 2023 | $18.7M | 338.4K t |
| 2022 | $25.8M | 367.6K t |
| 2021 | $20.3M | 336.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 163.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 142.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 121.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 123.7K t |
Where South Africa exports firewood (coniferous) to
Eswatini alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $8.9M | 79% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $555K | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $132K | 1.2% |
| Namibia | $79K | 0.7% |
| Kuwait | $75K | 0.7% |
| Qatar | $39K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $23K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $17K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.05 per kg, 58% below the world average of $0.12, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Firewood (coniferous) imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported firewood (coniferous) worth $2.0 million (31.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Namibia alone supplied 66% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.3M | 66% |
| Eswatini | $670K | 33% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.6% |
| Serbia | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa firewood (coniferous) exports (HS 4401.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4401.11: Wood: for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, coniferous.
Common questions
What is the value of firewood (coniferous) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported firewood (coniferous) worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 229.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 83 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries buy firewood (coniferous) from South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest buyer with 79% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (12%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average export price of firewood (coniferous) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.05 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $0.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of firewood (coniferous) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $25.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also import firewood (coniferous)?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Namibia, Eswatini and Italy. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for firewood (coniferous)?
The HS code for firewood (coniferous) is subheading 4401.11. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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