China — Wood chips and particles — Export Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: China — Wood chips and particles — Export Quantity was 118,511 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
China — Wood chips and particles — Export Quantity in South Africa, 2003–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2018, china — wood chips and particles — export quantity in South Africa stood at 118,511 m3.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 33.8% on the previous year and down 94.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, china — wood chips and particles — export quantity in South Africa peaked at 2.16 million m3 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 95,000 m3, in 2014.
South Africa ranks 5th of 30 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
China — Wood chips and particles — Export Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 604,000 m3 | — |
| 2004 | 720,000 m3 | +19.2% |
| 2005 | 1.23 million m3 | +70.9% |
| 2006 | 1.43 million m3 | +16.1% |
| 2007 | 2.16 million m3 | +50.9% |
| 2012 | 196,000 m3 | -90.9% |
| 2013 | 160,000 m3 | -18.4% |
| 2014 | 95,000 m3 | -40.6% |
| 2015 | 185,000 m3 | +94.7% |
| 2016 | 195,000 m3 | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 179,000 m3 | -8.2% |
| 2018 | 118,511 m3 | -33.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 118,511 m3 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 76,020 m3, 1.6× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.23 million m3 | 604,000 m3 | 2.16 million m3 | 5 |
| 2010s | 161,216 m3 | 95,000 m3 | 196,000 m3 | 7 |
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 — wood chips and particles — export quantity in South Africa?
- China — wood chips and particles — export quantity in South Africa was 118,511 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest china — wood chips and particles — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.16 million m3 in 2007.
- What is the lowest china — wood chips and particles — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 95,000 m3 in 2014.
- How does South Africa rank for china — wood chips and particles — export quantity?
- South Africa ranks 5th out of 30 countries with data for 2018.
- Is china — wood chips and particles — export quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.5%. 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 — Wood chips and particles — 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/