China — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: China — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Quantity was 151 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
China — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Quantity in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2018, china — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in South Africa stood at 151 m3.
That represents a change of down 98.0% on the previous year and up 132.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, china — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in South Africa peaked at 89,991 m3 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 20 m3, in 2015.
South Africa ranks 45th of 60 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.
China — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1,210 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 7,338 m3 | +506.4% |
| 1999 | 2,709 m3 | -63.1% |
| 2002 | 89,991 m3 | +3221.9% |
| 2003 | 6,900 m3 | -92.3% |
| 2004 | 30,701 m3 | +344.9% |
| 2005 | 2,038 m3 | -93.4% |
| 2006 | 106 m3 | -94.8% |
| 2007 | 65 m3 | -38.7% |
| 2013 | 27 m3 | -58.5% |
| 2014 | 72 m3 | +166.7% |
| 2015 | 20 m3 | -72.2% |
| 2016 | 550 m3 | +2650.0% |
| 2017 | 7,451 m3 | +1254.7% |
| 2018 | 151 m3 | -98.0% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 151 m3 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 126 m3, 1.2× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 151 m3 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 321 m3, 47% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where China — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +3221.9% | 2,709 m3 | 89,991 m3 |
| 2016 | +2650.0% | 20 m3 | 550 m3 |
| 2017 | +1254.7% | 550 m3 | 7,451 m3 |
| 1998 | +506.4% | 1,210 m3 | 7,338 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,752 m3 | 1,210 m3 | 7,338 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 21,634 m3 | 65 m3 | 89,991 m3 | 6 |
| 2010s | 1,378 m3 | 20 m3 | 7,451 m3 | 6 |
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 — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in South Africa?
- China — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in South Africa was 151 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest china — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 89,991 m3 in 2002.
- What is the lowest china — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 20 m3 in 2015.
- How does South Africa rank for china — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity?
- South Africa ranks 45th out of 60 countries with data for 2018.
- Is china — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 132.3%. 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 — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export 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/