Chile — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Chile — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity was 1,820 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Chile — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in South Africa, 2006–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for chile — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in South Africa is 1,820 m3, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 29.1% on the previous year and down 87.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chile — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 14,459 m3 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1,605 m3, in 2006.
South Africa ranks 23rd of 55 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chile — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,605 m3 | — |
| 2007 | 2,360 m3 | +47.0% |
| 2008 | 14,459 m3 | +512.7% |
| 2009 | 4,918 m3 | -66.0% |
| 2010 | 2,939 m3 | -40.2% |
| 2011 | 10,222 m3 | +247.8% |
| 2012 | 8,260 m3 | -19.2% |
| 2013 | 7,816 m3 | -5.4% |
| 2014 | 4,621 m3 | -40.9% |
| 2015 | 4,654 m3 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 2,980 m3 | -36.0% |
| 2017 | 2,568 m3 | -13.8% |
| 2018 | 1,820 m3 | -29.1% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 1,820 m3 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2,614 m3, 70% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chile — Sawnwood, coniferous — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +512.7% | 2,360 m3 | 14,459 m3 |
| 2011 | +247.8% | 2,939 m3 | 10,222 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,836 m3 | 1,605 m3 | 14,459 m3 | 4 |
| 2010s | 5,098 m3 | 1,820 m3 | 10,222 m3 | 9 |
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 chile — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in South Africa?
- Chile — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in South Africa was 1,820 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chile — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 14,459 m3 in 2008.
- What is the lowest chile — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,605 m3 in 2006.
- How does South Africa rank for chile — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 23rd out of 55 countries with data for 2018.
- Is chile — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.4%. 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 Chile — Sawnwood, coniferous — 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/