China — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: China — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity was 4 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
China — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity in South Africa, 2007–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 4 m3 for china — wood chips and particles — import quantity in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 33.3% on the previous year and down 76.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, china — wood chips and particles — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 30 m3 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 1 m3, in 2013.
South Africa ranks 21st of 26 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
China — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 17 m3 | — |
| 2010 | 30 m3 | +76.5% |
| 2013 | 1 m3 | -96.7% |
| 2014 | 4 m3 | +300.0% |
| 2017 | 3 m3 | -25.0% |
| 2018 | 4 m3 | +33.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 4 m3 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 17.5 m3, 23% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17 m3 | 17 m3 | 17 m3 | 1 |
| 2010s | 8.4 m3 | 1 m3 | 30 m3 | 5 |
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 — import quantity in South Africa?
- China — wood chips and particles — import quantity in South Africa was 4 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest china — wood chips and particles — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 30 m3 in 2010.
- What is the lowest china — wood chips and particles — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 m3 in 2013.
- How does South Africa rank for china — wood chips and particles — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 21st out of 26 countries with data for 2018.
- Is china — wood chips and particles — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.5%. 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 — 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/