Benin — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in South Africa

South Africa: Benin — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value was 351 1000 USD in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
351 1000 USD
Change on year
up 79.1%
World rank
9th
of 35 countries
All-time high
2,771 1000 USD
in 2008
All-time low
13 1000 USD
in 1999
Years of data
18
1998–2017

Benin — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in South Africa, 1998–2017

01.0k2.0k3.0k1998200720171998: 281 1000 USD1999: 13 1000 USD2002: 138 1000 USD2003: 217 1000 USD2004: 389 1000 USD2005: 728 1000 USD2006: 831 1000 USD2007: 1.9k 1000 USD2008: 2.8k 1000 USD2009: 1.6k 1000 USD2010: 2.4k 1000 USD2011: 1.7k 1000 USD2012: 1.8k 1000 USD2013: 2.6k 1000 USD2014: 1.2k 1000 USD2015: 315 1000 USD2016: 196 1000 USD2017: 351 1000 USD

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

In 2017, benin — forest products (export/import) — export value in South Africa stood at 351 1000 USD.

That represents a change of up 79.1% on the previous year and down 81.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, benin — forest products (export/import) — export value in South Africa peaked at 2,771 1000 USD in 2008 and was at its lowest, 13 1000 USD, in 1999.

South Africa ranks 9th of 35 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Benin — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Benin — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in South Africa, 1998 to 2017.
Year 1000 USD Change
1998 281 1000 USD —
1999 13 1000 USD -95.4%
2002 138 1000 USD +961.5%
2003 217 1000 USD +57.2%
2004 389 1000 USD +79.3%
2005 728 1000 USD +87.1%
2006 831 1000 USD +14.1%
2007 1,885 1000 USD +126.8%
2008 2,771 1000 USD +47.0%
2009 1,636 1000 USD -41.0%
2010 2,414 1000 USD +47.6%
2011 1,715 1000 USD -29.0%
2012 1,828 1000 USD +6.6%
2013 2,552 1000 USD +39.6%
2014 1,221 1000 USD -52.2%
2015 315 1000 USD -74.2%
2016 196 1000 USD -37.8%
2017 351 1000 USD +79.1%

South Africa compared with similar countries

  • South Africa's 351 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 341.5 1000 USD, 1.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)
  • South Africa's 351 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 291.5 1000 USD, 1.2× the median. (6 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Benin — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value 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.

YearChange FromTo
2002 +961.5% 13 1000 USD 138 1000 USD

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 147 1000 USD 13 1000 USD 281 1000 USD 2
2000s 1,074 1000 USD 138 1000 USD 2,771 1000 USD 8
2010s 1,324 1000 USD 196 1000 USD 2,552 1000 USD 8

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 6 France 498 1000 USD compare
  2. 7 Spain 491 1000 USD compare
  3. 8 Germany 480 1000 USD compare
  4. 10 Brazil 332 1000 USD compare
  5. 11 Thailand 325 1000 USD compare
  6. 12 Poland 305 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 36 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is benin — forest products (export/import) — export value in South Africa?
Benin — forest products (export/import) — export value in South Africa was 351 1000 USD in 2017, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest benin — forest products (export/import) — export value recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 2,771 1000 USD in 2008.
What is the lowest benin — forest products (export/import) — export value recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 13 1000 USD in 1999.
How does South Africa rank for benin — forest products (export/import) — export value?
South Africa ranks 9th out of 35 countries with data for 2017.
Is benin — forest products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 81.4%. 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 Benin — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Benin — 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
36 places, 523 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/