Softwood logs (small, other species) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $7.6 million of softwood logs (small, other species) in 2024 (48.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 63 countries. Value rose 45% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.6M | 48.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 24.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 19.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 23.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 20.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 17.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 50.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 85.6K t |
Where South Africa exports softwood logs (small, other species) to
The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (40%), Botswana (25%), United Arab Emirates (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+827% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $3.0M | 40% |
| Botswana | $1.9M | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 20% |
| Madagascar | $604K | 8% |
| Zambia | $164K | 2.2% |
| India | $142K | 1.9% |
| Namibia | $113K | 1.5% |
| Seychelles | $25K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $20K | 0.3% |
| Lesotho | $16K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, close to the world average of $0.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 4403.26: Wood: coniferous species n.e.c in headings 4403.22 or 4403.24, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm.
Common questions
What is the value of softwood logs (small, other species) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported softwood logs (small, other species) worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 63 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy softwood logs (small, other species) from South Africa?
Mozambique was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Botswana (25%) and the United Arab Emirates (20%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 827% on the year.
What is the average export price of softwood logs (small, other species) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $0.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of softwood logs (small, other species) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for softwood logs (small, other species)?
The HS code for softwood logs (small, other species) is subheading 4403.26. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4403 page.
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