China — Veneer sheets — Export Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: China — Veneer sheets — Export Quantity was 4 m3 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
China — Veneer sheets — Export Quantity in South Africa, 1997–2017
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 4 m3 for china — veneer sheets — export quantity in 2017.
The figure is down 42.9% on the previous year and up 300.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, china — veneer sheets — export quantity in South Africa peaked at 259 m3 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 1 m3, in 2007.
South Africa ranks 63rd of 68 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 — Veneer sheets — Export Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 259 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 9 m3 | -96.5% |
| 1999 | 5 m3 | -44.4% |
| 2002 | 54 m3 | +980.0% |
| 2003 | 153 m3 | +183.3% |
| 2004 | 55 m3 | -64.1% |
| 2005 | 164 m3 | +198.2% |
| 2006 | 160 m3 | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 1 m3 | -99.4% |
| 2008 | 32 m3 | +3100.0% |
| 2009 | 1 m3 | -96.9% |
| 2010 | 6 m3 | +500.0% |
| 2012 | 2 m3 | -66.7% |
| 2014 | 7 m3 | +250.0% |
| 2017 | 4 m3 | -42.9% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 4 m3 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 83 m3, 5% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 4 m3 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 209 m3, 2% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where China — Veneer sheets — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +3100.0% | 1 m3 | 32 m3 |
| 2002 | +980.0% | 5 m3 | 54 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 91 m3 | 5 m3 | 259 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 77.5 m3 | 1 m3 | 164 m3 | 8 |
| 2010s | 4.75 m3 | 2 m3 | 7 m3 | 4 |
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 — veneer sheets — export quantity in South Africa?
- China — veneer sheets — export quantity in South Africa was 4 m3 in 2017, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest china — veneer sheets — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 259 m3 in 1997.
- What is the lowest china — veneer sheets — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 m3 in 2007.
- How does South Africa rank for china — veneer sheets — export quantity?
- South Africa ranks 63rd out of 68 countries with data for 2017.
- Is china — veneer sheets — export quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 300.0%. 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 — Veneer sheets — Export Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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/