China — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Value in South Africa
South Africa: China — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Value was 25 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
China — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Value in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2018, china — sawnwood, coniferous — export value in South Africa stood at 25 1000 USD.
That represents a change of down 98.0% on the previous year and up 127.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, china — sawnwood, coniferous — export value in South Africa peaked at 1,244 1000 USD in 2017 and was at its lowest, 3 1000 USD, in 2015.
South Africa ranks 52nd of 60 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
China — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 194 1000 USD | — |
| 1998 | 1,233 1000 USD | +535.6% |
| 1999 | 431 1000 USD | -65.0% |
| 2002 | 1,026 1000 USD | +138.1% |
| 2003 | 1,152 1000 USD | +12.3% |
| 2004 | 985 1000 USD | -14.5% |
| 2005 | 340 1000 USD | -65.5% |
| 2006 | 18 1000 USD | -94.7% |
| 2007 | 11 1000 USD | -38.9% |
| 2013 | 5 1000 USD | -54.5% |
| 2014 | 12 1000 USD | +140.0% |
| 2015 | 3 1000 USD | -75.0% |
| 2016 | 92 1000 USD | +2966.7% |
| 2017 | 1,244 1000 USD | +1252.2% |
| 2018 | 25 1000 USD | -98.0% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 25 1000 USD is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 51 1000 USD, 49% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 25 1000 USD is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 76 1000 USD, 33% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where China — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Value 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +2966.7% | 3 1000 USD | 92 1000 USD |
| 2017 | +1252.2% | 92 1000 USD | 1,244 1000 USD |
| 1998 | +535.6% | 194 1000 USD | 1,233 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 619.33 1000 USD | 194 1000 USD | 1,233 1000 USD | 3 |
| 2000s | 588.67 1000 USD | 11 1000 USD | 1,152 1000 USD | 6 |
| 2010s | 230.17 1000 USD | 3 1000 USD | 1,244 1000 USD | 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 value in South Africa?
- China — sawnwood, coniferous — export value in South Africa was 25 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest china — sawnwood, coniferous — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1,244 1000 USD in 2017.
- What is the lowest china — sawnwood, coniferous — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 1000 USD in 2015.
- How does South Africa rank for china — sawnwood, coniferous — export value?
- South Africa ranks 52nd out of 60 countries with data for 2018.
- Is china — sawnwood, coniferous — export value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 127.3%. 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 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/