China vs South Africa: Unspecified Area — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value

China
462,435 1000 USD
in 2018
South Africa
15,679 1000 USD
in 2018
China rank
2nd
South Africa rank
2nd

Unspecified Area — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value over time

  • China
  • South Africa
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How they compare

China currently reports 462,435 1000 USD against 15,679 1000 USD in South Africa, a difference of 446,756 1000 USD.

That makes China's figure about 29.5 times South Africa's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 1999 it was South Africa ahead.

China ranks 2nd and South Africa ranks 2nd of 126 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, China averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade China South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 21,746 1000 USD 70,435 1000 USD 48,689 1000 USD South Africa
2000s 1.42 million 1000 USD 32,138 1000 USD 1.39 million 1000 USD China
2010s 356,433 1000 USD 23,490 1000 USD 332,943 1000 USD China

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher unspecified area — forest products (export/import) — export value, China or South Africa?
China, at 462,435 1000 USD against 15,679 1000 USD in South Africa as of 2018.
What is the difference in unspecified area — forest products (export/import) — export value between China and South Africa?
446,756 1000 USD, with China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Africa?
18 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2018.
How do China and South Africa rank globally for unspecified area — forest products (export/import) — export value?
China ranks 2nd and South Africa ranks 2nd of 126 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Unspecified Area — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Unspecified Area — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
129 places, 2,055 data points, 1997–2018
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The database contains data on the bilateral trade flows in roundwood, primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world. The main types of primary forest products included in are: roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further. The definitions are available. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/forestry/statistics/80572/en/