The forecast for the import of Okoume, Obeche, Sapelli, Sipo, Acajou, and Makore wood to the US shows a steady increase from 2024 to 2028, with values rising from 182.11 to 194.75 thousand cubic meters. The year-on-year growth rates are approximately 1.79% for 2025, 1.72% for 2026, 1.66% for 2027, and 1.60% for 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is projected to be around 1.69%.
In 2023, actual data indicated a stable base from which this upward trend begins. Monitoring future trends involves keeping an eye on factors such as sustainability practices, trade policies, and economic conditions that may impact the demand for exotic lumber in the US market.
