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

South Africa: France — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value was 11,125 1000 USD in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
11,125 1000 USD
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
43rd
of 150 countries
All-time high
39,974 1000 USD
in 2004
All-time low
9,379 1000 USD
in 2015
Years of data
20
1997–2018

France — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in South Africa, 1997–2018

10.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k1997200720181997: 21.3k 1000 USD1998: 18.9k 1000 USD1999: 20.4k 1000 USD2002: 11.8k 1000 USD2003: 22.6k 1000 USD2004: 40.0k 1000 USD2005: 34.5k 1000 USD2006: 35.4k 1000 USD2007: 37.5k 1000 USD2008: 38.2k 1000 USD2009: 34.0k 1000 USD2010: 32.7k 1000 USD2011: 19.8k 1000 USD2012: 11.1k 1000 USD2013: 10.6k 1000 USD2014: 15.7k 1000 USD2015: 9.4k 1000 USD2016: 13.7k 1000 USD2017: 10.8k 1000 USD2018: 11.1k 1000 USD

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

Analysis

In 2018, france — forest products (export/import) — import value in South Africa stood at 11,125 1000 USD.

That represents a change of up 3.4% on the previous year and down 70.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, france — forest products (export/import) — import value in South Africa peaked at 39,974 1000 USD in 2004 and was at its lowest, 9,379 1000 USD, in 2015.

That places South Africa 43rd out of 150 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.

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

Annual values for France — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in South Africa, 1997 to 2018.
Year 1000 USD Change
1997 21,311 1000 USD —
1998 18,937 1000 USD -11.1%
1999 20,450 1000 USD +8.0%
2002 11,820 1000 USD -42.2%
2003 22,626 1000 USD +91.4%
2004 39,974 1000 USD +76.7%
2005 34,474 1000 USD -13.8%
2006 35,386 1000 USD +2.6%
2007 37,500 1000 USD +6.0%
2008 38,188 1000 USD +1.8%
2009 34,029 1000 USD -10.9%
2010 32,695 1000 USD -3.9%
2011 19,828 1000 USD -39.4%
2012 11,149 1000 USD -43.8%
2013 10,557 1000 USD -5.3%
2014 15,741 1000 USD +49.1%
2015 9,379 1000 USD -40.4%
2016 13,668 1000 USD +45.7%
2017 10,755 1000 USD -21.3%
2018 11,125 1000 USD +3.4%

South Africa compared with similar countries

  • South Africa's 11,125 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 866 1000 USD, 12.8× the median. (39 countries reporting)
  • South Africa's 11,125 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 290 1000 USD, 38.4× the median. (35 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 20,233 1000 USD 18,937 1000 USD 21,311 1000 USD 3
2000s 31,750 1000 USD 11,820 1000 USD 39,974 1000 USD 8
2010s 14,989 1000 USD 9,379 1000 USD 32,695 1000 USD 9

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Frequently asked questions

What is france — forest products (export/import) — import value in South Africa?
France — forest products (export/import) — import value in South Africa was 11,125 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest france — forest products (export/import) — import value recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 39,974 1000 USD in 2004.
What is the lowest france — forest products (export/import) — import value recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 9,379 1000 USD in 2015.
How does South Africa rank for france — forest products (export/import) — import value?
South Africa ranks 43rd out of 150 countries with data for 2018.
Is france — forest products (export/import) — import value rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 70.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of France — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
France — 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
162 places, 3,237 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/