Democratic Republic of the Congo — Forest products (export/import) in South Africa

South Africa: Democratic Republic of the Congo — Forest products (export/import) was 5,271 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
5,271 1000 USD
Change on year
up 37.9%
World rank
1st
of 30 countries
All-time high
8,234 1000 USD
in 2008
All-time low
1,078 1000 USD
in 2002
Years of data
19
1998–2018

Democratic Republic of the Congo — Forest products (export/import) in South Africa, 1998–2018

2.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k1998200820181998: 1.4k 1000 USD1999: 1.4k 1000 USD2002: 1.1k 1000 USD2003: 1.7k 1000 USD2004: 3.1k 1000 USD2005: 5.0k 1000 USD2006: 4.8k 1000 USD2007: 5.6k 1000 USD2008: 8.2k 1000 USD2009: 7.8k 1000 USD2010: 7.7k 1000 USD2011: 8.2k 1000 USD2012: 5.9k 1000 USD2013: 3.6k 1000 USD2014: 3.7k 1000 USD2015: 3.2k 1000 USD2016: 2.5k 1000 USD2017: 3.8k 1000 USD2018: 5.3k 1000 USD

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

Analysis

In 2018, democratic republic of the congo — forest products (export/import) in South Africa stood at 5,271 1000 USD.

The figure is up 37.9% on the previous year and down 36.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, democratic republic of the congo — forest products (export/import) in South Africa peaked at 8,234 1000 USD in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1,078 1000 USD, in 2002.

South Africa ranks 1st of 30 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Democratic Republic of the Congo — Forest products (export/import) in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Democratic Republic of the Congo — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in South Africa, 1998 to 2018.
Year 1000 USD Change
1998 1,367 1000 USD
1999 1,415 1000 USD +3.5%
2002 1,078 1000 USD -23.8%
2003 1,714 1000 USD +59.0%
2004 3,122 1000 USD +82.1%
2005 5,025 1000 USD +61.0%
2006 4,848 1000 USD -3.5%
2007 5,566 1000 USD +14.8%
2008 8,234 1000 USD +47.9%
2009 7,829 1000 USD -4.9%
2010 7,677 1000 USD -1.9%
2011 8,217 1000 USD +7.0%
2012 5,907 1000 USD -28.1%
2013 3,601 1000 USD -39.0%
2014 3,697 1000 USD +2.7%
2015 3,156 1000 USD -14.6%
2016 2,537 1000 USD -19.6%
2017 3,823 1000 USD +50.7%
2018 5,271 1000 USD +37.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1,391 1000 USD 1,367 1000 USD 1,415 1000 USD 2
2000s 4,677 1000 USD 1,078 1000 USD 8,234 1000 USD 8
2010s 4,876 1000 USD 2,537 1000 USD 8,217 1000 USD 9

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 2 China 2,928 1000 USD compare
  2. 3 Uganda 1,261 1000 USD compare
  3. 4 Brazil 1,055 1000 USD compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is democratic republic of the congo — forest products (export/import) in South Africa?
Democratic republic of the congo — forest products (export/import) in South Africa was 5,271 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest democratic republic of the congo — forest products (export/import) recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 8,234 1000 USD in 2008.
What is the lowest democratic republic of the congo — forest products (export/import) recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 1,078 1000 USD in 2002.
How does South Africa rank for democratic republic of the congo — forest products (export/import)?
South Africa ranks 1st out of 30 countries with data for 2018.
Is democratic republic of the congo — forest products (export/import) rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 36.0%. 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Democratic Republic of the Congo — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
32 places, 435 data points, 1997–2018
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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/