| Product Code: ETC5370976 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The import trend for the Gambia lumber market in Gambia showed a steady increase over the past year. This growth was primarily driven by rising demand from the construction and furniture industries in the region.
In the Africa region, the Lumber market in Gambia is projected to expand at a exponential growth rate of 131.80% by 2027. The largest economy is Egypt, followed by South Africa, Ethiopia, Algeria and Nigeria.

The lumber market in Gambia is an essential component of the country`s construction and furniture industries. The demand for timber products is largely driven by the need for building materials, as well as for furniture and packaging. With the country`s developing infrastructure and growing urbanization, the lumber market plays a key role in supporting construction projects. Moreover, sustainable sourcing practices and increasing awareness of deforestation are prompting a shift towards certified timber, which may impact market dynamics over time. Local production of lumber, as well as imports, both contribute to meeting the rising demand for wood-based products in Gambia.
The lumber market in Gambia is driven by the booming construction and furniture industries. Increased urbanization and infrastructure development have led to higher demand for wood products. Additionally, government policies encouraging sustainable forestry practices and the use of wood in eco-friendly building projects are supporting market expansion.
The lumber market in the Gambia is primarily impacted by environmental concerns and deforestation. The rising demand for timber and wood products strains the countrys forests, leading to unsustainable logging practices. Furthermore, there is a lack of sufficient regulatory frameworks to promote sustainable forestry practices. The market also grapples with a shortage of modern sawmill equipment, which limits the ability to process lumber efficiently. Transport infrastructure challenges further complicate the logistics and distribution of lumber, contributing to higher costs.
The Gambian government has policies in place to promote sustainable forestry practices in the lumber market. These include regulations on logging licenses, forest conservation programs, and incentives for using certified sustainable wood sources. Policies also focus on encouraging value-added wood products and supporting the local timber industry through tax incentives and export regulations aimed at boosting the domestic market while preventing illegal logging activities.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Gambia Lumber Market Overview |
3.1 Gambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Gambia Lumber Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Gambia Lumber Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Gambia Lumber Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Gambia Lumber Market Revenues & Volume Share Segmentations, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Gambia Lumber Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Gambia Lumber Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for construction and infrastructure development projects in Gambia |
4.2.2 Growing awareness and adoption of sustainable and eco-friendly practices in the lumber industry |
4.2.3 Government initiatives supporting the forestry and timber sector in Gambia |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in global lumber prices impacting the cost of imported raw materials |
4.3.2 Challenges related to illegal logging and deforestation affecting the local supply chain |
5 Gambia Lumber Market Trends |
6 Gambia Lumber Market Segmentations |
6.1 Gambia Lumber Market Segmentations |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Gambia Lumber Market Revenues & Volume, By Hardwood Lumber, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Gambia Lumber Market Revenues & Volume, By Softwood Lumber, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Gambia Lumber Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Gambia Lumber Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Gambia Lumber Market Revenues & Volume, By Furniture, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Gambia Lumber Market Revenues & Volume, By Flooring, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Gambia Lumber Market Revenues & Volume, By Moldings, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Gambia Lumber Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Gambia Lumber Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Gambia Lumber Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Gambia Lumber Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Gambia Lumber Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of lumber sourced from sustainable forestry practices |
8.2 Number of new construction permits issued in Gambia |
8.3 Average lead time from raw material procurement to finished lumber product delivery |
9 Gambia Lumber Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Gambia Lumber Market Opportunity Assessment Segmentations, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Gambia Lumber Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Gambia Lumber Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Gambia Lumber Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Gambia Lumber Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |