Argentina — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Argentina — Fibreboard — Import Quantity was 45 m3 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Argentina — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in South Africa, 1998–2017
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2017, argentina — fibreboard — import quantity in South Africa stood at 45 m3.
That represents a change of down 68.8% on the previous year and down 99.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, argentina — fibreboard — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 30,001 m3 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 25 m3, in 1999.
That places South Africa 31st out of 42 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Argentina — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 51 m3 | — |
| 1999 | 25 m3 | -51.0% |
| 2003 | 13,257 m3 | +52928.0% |
| 2004 | 30,001 m3 | +126.3% |
| 2005 | 64 m3 | -99.8% |
| 2006 | 18,641 m3 | +29026.6% |
| 2007 | 28,314 m3 | +51.9% |
| 2008 | 20,005 m3 | -29.3% |
| 2009 | 13,400 m3 | -33.0% |
| 2010 | 23,163 m3 | +72.9% |
| 2011 | 27,021 m3 | +16.7% |
| 2012 | 11,342 m3 | -58.0% |
| 2013 | 12,891 m3 | +13.7% |
| 2014 | 4,716 m3 | -63.4% |
| 2015 | 1,193 m3 | -74.7% |
| 2016 | 144 m3 | -87.9% |
| 2017 | 45 m3 | -68.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 45 m3 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 97.5 m3, 46% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Argentina — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +52928.0% | 25 m3 | 13,257 m3 |
| 2006 | +29026.6% | 64 m3 | 18,641 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38 m3 | 25 m3 | 51 m3 | 2 |
| 2000s | 17,669 m3 | 64 m3 | 30,001 m3 | 7 |
| 2010s | 10,064 m3 | 45 m3 | 27,021 m3 | 8 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More environment data for South Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.46 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 8.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.2953 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is argentina — fibreboard — import quantity in South Africa?
- Argentina — fibreboard — import quantity in South Africa was 45 m3 in 2017, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest argentina — fibreboard — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 30,001 m3 in 2004.
- What is the lowest argentina — fibreboard — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 25 m3 in 1999.
- How does South Africa rank for argentina — fibreboard — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 31st out of 42 countries with data for 2017.
- Is argentina — fibreboard — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Argentina — Fibreboard — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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/