The production of non-coniferous sawnwood in South Africa has shown significant fluctuations over the past years. From 2013, production values saw a steady increase, peaking dramatically in 2018 and 2019 at 259.32 thousand cubic meters, which represents a substantial year-on-year growth of 60.08% in 2018. This was followed by a sharp decline due to external factors, maintaining a static volume of 127.0 thousand cubic meters between 2020 and 2022. Notably, production rebounded in 2023 to 140.3 thousand cubic meters, reflecting a 10.48% year-on-year increase.

Forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 indicate a slightly positive trend, with a modest Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 0.12% over this period. The values are expected to stabilize around 140.93 to 141.33 thousand cubic meters by 2026-2028.

Future trends to watch:

Economic stability and external market conditions influencing production levels.
Technological advancements in sawnwood production and processing.
Sustainable forestry practices and regulations affecting the availability of raw materials.