China — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: China — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity was 5,093 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
China — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity in South Africa, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2018, china — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity in South Africa stood at 5,093 m3. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 88.6% on the previous year and up 593.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, china — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 5,093 m3 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 22 m3, in 2005.
South Africa ranks 4th of 100 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
China — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 219 m3 | — |
| 1999 | 40 m3 | -81.7% |
| 2000 | 40 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 1,333 m3 | +3232.5% |
| 2003 | 64 m3 | -95.2% |
| 2004 | 58 m3 | -9.4% |
| 2005 | 22 m3 | -62.1% |
| 2006 | 1,336 m3 | +5972.7% |
| 2007 | 1,253 m3 | -6.2% |
| 2008 | 734 m3 | -41.4% |
| 2009 | 1,000 m3 | +36.2% |
| 2010 | 2,179 m3 | +117.9% |
| 2011 | 803 m3 | -63.1% |
| 2012 | 3,000 m3 | +273.6% |
| 2013 | 3,013 m3 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 1,231 m3 | -59.1% |
| 2015 | 307 m3 | -75.1% |
| 2016 | 1,161 m3 | +278.2% |
| 2017 | 2,700 m3 | +132.6% |
| 2018 | 5,093 m3 | +88.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 129.5 m3 | 40 m3 | 219 m3 | 2 |
| 2000s | 648.89 m3 | 22 m3 | 1,336 m3 | 9 |
| 2010s | 2,165 m3 | 307 m3 | 5,093 m3 | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is china — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity in South Africa?
- China — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity in South Africa was 5,093 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest china — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5,093 m3 in 2018.
- What is the lowest china — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 22 m3 in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for china — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 4th out of 100 countries with data for 2018.
- Is china — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 593.9%. 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, non-coniferous all — 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/