Brazil — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Brazil — Fibreboard — Import Quantity was 19,069 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Brazil — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2018, brazil — fibreboard — import quantity in South Africa stood at 19,069 m3.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.8% on the previous year and up 2,156.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, brazil — fibreboard — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 53,526 m3 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 845 m3, in 2008.
South Africa ranks 9th of 93 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Brazil — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1,948 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 1,588 m3 | -18.5% |
| 1999 | 1,730 m3 | +8.9% |
| 2002 | 12,464 m3 | +620.5% |
| 2003 | 29,729 m3 | +138.5% |
| 2004 | 42,774 m3 | +43.9% |
| 2005 | 53,526 m3 | +25.1% |
| 2006 | 44,603 m3 | -16.7% |
| 2007 | 2,808 m3 | -93.7% |
| 2008 | 845 m3 | -69.9% |
| 2009 | 8,165 m3 | +866.3% |
| 2010 | 4,153 m3 | -49.1% |
| 2011 | 30,683 m3 | +638.8% |
| 2012 | 23,797 m3 | -22.4% |
| 2013 | 23,519 m3 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 26,002 m3 | +10.6% |
| 2015 | 10,387 m3 | -60.1% |
| 2016 | 16,921 m3 | +62.9% |
| 2017 | 22,369 m3 | +32.2% |
| 2018 | 19,069 m3 | -14.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 19,069 m3 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2,394 m3, 8.0× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 19,069 m3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 47 m3, 405.7× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Brazil — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +866.3% | 845 m3 | 8,165 m3 |
| 2011 | +638.8% | 4,153 m3 | 30,683 m3 |
| 2002 | +620.5% | 1,730 m3 | 12,464 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,755 m3 | 1,588 m3 | 1,948 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 24,364 m3 | 845 m3 | 53,526 m3 | 8 |
| 2010s | 19,656 m3 | 4,153 m3 | 30,683 m3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 6 Argentina 22,291 m3 compare
- 6 Republic of Moldova 15 m3 compare
- 7 Dominican Republic 21,504 m3 compare
- 8 Ecuador 20,176 m3 compare
- 10 Israel 13,815 m3 compare
- 11 Saudi Arabia 13,727 m3 compare
- 12 Paraguay 13,094 m3 compare
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 brazil — fibreboard — import quantity in South Africa?
- Brazil — fibreboard — import quantity in South Africa was 19,069 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest brazil — fibreboard — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 53,526 m3 in 2005.
- What is the lowest brazil — fibreboard — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 845 m3 in 2008.
- How does South Africa rank for brazil — fibreboard — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 9th out of 93 countries with data for 2018.
- Is brazil — fibreboard — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,156.7%. 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 Brazil — 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/