Congo — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in South Africa

South Africa: Congo — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value was 532 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
532 1000 USD
Change on year
up 29.8%
World rank
24th
of 65 countries
All-time high
3,022 1000 USD
in 2007
All-time low
18 1000 USD
in 2011
Years of data
18
1998–2018

Congo — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in South Africa, 1998–2018

01.0k2.0k3.0k1998200820181998: 112 1000 USD2002: 1.4k 1000 USD2003: 2.0k 1000 USD2004: 1.4k 1000 USD2005: 1.6k 1000 USD2006: 2.1k 1000 USD2007: 3.0k 1000 USD2008: 320 1000 USD2009: 33 1000 USD2010: 57 1000 USD2011: 18 1000 USD2012: 50 1000 USD2013: 183 1000 USD2014: 240 1000 USD2015: 213 1000 USD2016: 517 1000 USD2017: 410 1000 USD2018: 532 1000 USD

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

The most recent figure for congo — forest products (export/import) — import value in South Africa is 532 1000 USD, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of up 29.8% on the previous year and up 66.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, congo — forest products (export/import) — import value in South Africa peaked at 3,022 1000 USD in 2007 and was at its lowest, 18 1000 USD, in 2011.

South Africa ranks 24th of 65 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Congo — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Congo — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in South Africa, 1998 to 2018.
Year 1000 USD Change
1998 112 1000 USD —
2002 1,429 1000 USD +1175.9%
2003 1,977 1000 USD +38.3%
2004 1,387 1000 USD -29.8%
2005 1,609 1000 USD +16.0%
2006 2,140 1000 USD +33.0%
2007 3,022 1000 USD +41.2%
2008 320 1000 USD -89.4%
2009 33 1000 USD -89.7%
2010 57 1000 USD +72.7%
2011 18 1000 USD -68.4%
2012 50 1000 USD +177.8%
2013 183 1000 USD +266.0%
2014 240 1000 USD +31.1%
2015 213 1000 USD -11.2%
2016 517 1000 USD +142.7%
2017 410 1000 USD -20.7%
2018 532 1000 USD +29.8%

South Africa compared with similar countries

  • South Africa's 532 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 217 1000 USD, 2.5× the median. (14 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Congo — Forest products (export/import) — Import 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.

YearChange FromTo
2002 +1175.9% 112 1000 USD 1,429 1000 USD

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 112 1000 USD 112 1000 USD 112 1000 USD 1
2000s 1,490 1000 USD 33 1000 USD 3,022 1000 USD 8
2010s 246.67 1000 USD 18 1000 USD 532 1000 USD 9

Countries ranked near South Africa

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  2. 22 Czechia 582 1000 USD compare
  3. 23 Tunisia 534 1000 USD compare
  4. 25 Poland 467 1000 USD compare
  5. 26 Hungary 347 1000 USD compare
  6. 27 Finland 316 1000 USD compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is congo — forest products (export/import) — import value in South Africa?
Congo — forest products (export/import) — import value in South Africa was 532 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest congo — forest products (export/import) — import value recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 3,022 1000 USD in 2007.
What is the lowest congo — forest products (export/import) — import value recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 18 1000 USD in 2011.
How does South Africa rank for congo — forest products (export/import) — import value?
South Africa ranks 24th out of 65 countries with data for 2018.
Is congo — forest products (export/import) — import value rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 66.2%. 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 Congo — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Congo — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
69 places, 977 data points, 1997–2018
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