China — Plywood — Import Quantity in South Africa

South Africa: China — Plywood — Import Quantity was 8,722 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
8,722 m3
Change on year
down 57.0%
Rank
2nd
of 3 groups
All-time high
31,334 m3
in 2007
All-time low
152 m3
in 2002
Years of data
20
1997–2018

China — Plywood — Import Quantity in South Africa, 1997–2018

010.0k20.0k30.0k1997200720181997: 648 m31998: 725 m31999: 332 m32002: 152 m32003: 258 m32004: 3.2k m32005: 13.0k m32006: 31.3k m32007: 31.3k m32008: 16.3k m32009: 10.0k m32010: 13.4k m32011: 18.4k m32012: 18.9k m32013: 23.0k m32014: 22.4k m32015: 26.4k m32016: 20.5k m32017: 20.3k m32018: 8.7k m3

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.

Analysis

In 2018, china — plywood — import quantity in South Africa stood at 8,722 m3.

The figure is down 57.0% on the previous year and down 46.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, china — plywood — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 31,334 m3 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 152 m3, in 2002.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 568.33 m3 332 m3 725 m3 3
2000s 13,188 m3 152 m3 31,334 m3 8
2010s 19,117 m3 8,722 m3 26,450 m3 9

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 1 Canada 636,614 m3 compare
  2. 2 Australia 459,853 m3 compare
  3. 3 United Arab Emirates 444,127 m3 compare
  4. 4 Japan 346,497 m3 compare
  5. 5 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 332,415 m3 compare

See the full ranking of 169 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is china — plywood — import quantity in South Africa?
China — plywood — import quantity in South Africa was 8,722 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest china — plywood — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 31,334 m3 in 2007.
What is the lowest china — plywood — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 152 m3 in 2002.
How does South Africa rank for china — plywood — import quantity?
South Africa ranks 2nd out of 3 groups with data for 2018.
Is china — plywood — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 46.4%. 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 — Plywood — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
China — Plywood — Import Quantity
Unit
m3
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
169 places, 2,805 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/