Belgium — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Belgium — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value was 24,822 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Belgium — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in Saudi Arabia, 2001–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 24,822 1000 USD for belgium — forest products (export/import) — import value in 2018.
That represents a change of down 45.6% on the previous year and up 520.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, belgium — forest products (export/import) — import value in Saudi Arabia peaked at 45,637 1000 USD in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2,390 1000 USD, in 2003.
That places Saudi Arabia 20th out of 146 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Belgium — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5,348 1000 USD | — |
| 2002 | 3,315 1000 USD | -38.0% |
| 2003 | 2,390 1000 USD | -27.9% |
| 2004 | 5,156 1000 USD | +115.7% |
| 2005 | 8,378 1000 USD | +62.5% |
| 2006 | 8,494 1000 USD | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 7,118 1000 USD | -16.2% |
| 2008 | 4,000 1000 USD | -43.8% |
| 2009 | 20,000 1000 USD | +400.0% |
| 2010 | 18,000 1000 USD | -10.0% |
| 2011 | 18,000 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 21,000 1000 USD | +16.7% |
| 2013 | 31,000 1000 USD | +47.6% |
| 2014 | 17,036 1000 USD | -45.0% |
| 2015 | 18,000 1000 USD | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 10,000 1000 USD | -44.4% |
| 2017 | 45,637 1000 USD | +356.4% |
| 2018 | 24,822 1000 USD | -45.6% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 24,822 1000 USD is above the median for high income countries, which is 8,328 1000 USD, 3.0× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 24,822 1000 USD is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,156 1000 USD, 11.5× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Belgium — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in Saudi Arabia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +400.0% | 4,000 1000 USD | 20,000 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7,133 1000 USD | 2,390 1000 USD | 20,000 1000 USD | 9 |
| 2010s | 22,611 1000 USD | 10,000 1000 USD | 45,637 1000 USD | 9 |
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More environment data for Saudi Arabia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -52.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -27.86 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.424 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.58 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.53 % 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 9.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is belgium — forest products (export/import) — import value in Saudi Arabia?
- Belgium — forest products (export/import) — import value in Saudi Arabia was 24,822 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest belgium — forest products (export/import) — import value recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 45,637 1000 USD in 2017.
- What is the lowest belgium — forest products (export/import) — import value recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,390 1000 USD in 2003.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for belgium — forest products (export/import) — import value?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 20th out of 146 countries with data for 2018.
- Is belgium — forest products (export/import) — import value rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 520.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Belgium — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value. 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/