China — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in South Africa
South Africa: China — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value was 291,837 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
China — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2018, china — forest products (export/import) — export value in South Africa stood at 291,837 1000 USD.
That represents a change of up 8.9% on the previous year and up 245.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, china — forest products (export/import) — export value in South Africa peaked at 346,444 1000 USD in 2014 and was at its lowest, 23,089 1000 USD, in 2006.
South Africa ranks 23rd of 135 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
China — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 48,284 1000 USD | — |
| 1998 | 79,564 1000 USD | +64.8% |
| 1999 | 26,217 1000 USD | -67.0% |
| 2002 | 44,906 1000 USD | +71.3% |
| 2003 | 67,746 1000 USD | +50.9% |
| 2004 | 30,317 1000 USD | -55.2% |
| 2005 | 26,975 1000 USD | -11.0% |
| 2006 | 23,089 1000 USD | -14.4% |
| 2007 | 46,670 1000 USD | +102.1% |
| 2008 | 84,500 1000 USD | +81.1% |
| 2009 | 84,619 1000 USD | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 100,557 1000 USD | +18.8% |
| 2011 | 177,097 1000 USD | +76.1% |
| 2012 | 170,125 1000 USD | -3.9% |
| 2013 | 221,295 1000 USD | +30.1% |
| 2014 | 346,444 1000 USD | +56.6% |
| 2015 | 320,561 1000 USD | -7.5% |
| 2016 | 292,023 1000 USD | -8.9% |
| 2017 | 268,071 1000 USD | -8.2% |
| 2018 | 291,837 1000 USD | +8.9% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 291,837 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8,010 1000 USD, 36.4× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 291,837 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18,209 1000 USD, 16.0× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51,355 1000 USD | 26,217 1000 USD | 79,564 1000 USD | 3 |
| 2000s | 51,103 1000 USD | 23,089 1000 USD | 84,619 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 243,112 1000 USD | 100,557 1000 USD | 346,444 1000 USD | 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 china — forest products (export/import) — export value in South Africa?
- China — forest products (export/import) — export value in South Africa was 291,837 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest china — forest products (export/import) — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 346,444 1000 USD in 2014.
- What is the lowest china — forest products (export/import) — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 23,089 1000 USD in 2006.
- How does South Africa rank for china — forest products (export/import) — export value?
- South Africa ranks 23rd out of 135 countries with data for 2018.
- Is china — forest products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 245.4%. 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 China — Forest products (export/import) — Export 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/