Gabon — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in South Africa
South Africa: Gabon — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value was 4,990 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Gabon — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in South Africa, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2018, gabon — forest products (export/import) — import value in South Africa stood at 4,990 1000 USD.
That represents a change of up 17.9% on the previous year and down 73.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gabon — forest products (export/import) — import value in South Africa peaked at 24,238 1000 USD in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1,161 1000 USD, in 1998.
South Africa ranks 11th of 69 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gabon — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,161 1000 USD | — |
| 1999 | 1,868 1000 USD | +60.9% |
| 2002 | 3,494 1000 USD | +87.0% |
| 2003 | 6,085 1000 USD | +74.2% |
| 2004 | 7,214 1000 USD | +18.6% |
| 2005 | 12,812 1000 USD | +77.6% |
| 2006 | 15,217 1000 USD | +18.8% |
| 2007 | 24,238 1000 USD | +59.3% |
| 2008 | 19,063 1000 USD | -21.4% |
| 2009 | 8,889 1000 USD | -53.4% |
| 2010 | 10,802 1000 USD | +21.5% |
| 2011 | 15,217 1000 USD | +40.9% |
| 2012 | 14,745 1000 USD | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 12,331 1000 USD | -16.4% |
| 2014 | 12,383 1000 USD | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 3,947 1000 USD | -68.1% |
| 2016 | 6,025 1000 USD | +52.6% |
| 2017 | 4,234 1000 USD | -29.7% |
| 2018 | 4,990 1000 USD | +17.9% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 4,990 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 236 1000 USD, 21.1× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 4,990 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 156 1000 USD, 32.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,514 1000 USD | 1,161 1000 USD | 1,868 1000 USD | 2 |
| 2000s | 12,126 1000 USD | 3,494 1000 USD | 24,238 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 9,408 1000 USD | 3,947 1000 USD | 15,217 1000 USD | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 8 Greece 9,447 1000 USD compare
- 9 Spain 9,413 1000 USD compare
- 10 United Arab Emirates 7,560 1000 USD compare
- 12 Philippines 4,960 1000 USD compare
- 13 Saudi Arabia 3,404 1000 USD compare
- 14 Portugal 3,092 1000 USD compare
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 gabon — forest products (export/import) — import value in South Africa?
- Gabon — forest products (export/import) — import value in South Africa was 4,990 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest gabon — forest products (export/import) — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 24,238 1000 USD in 2007.
- What is the lowest gabon — forest products (export/import) — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,161 1000 USD in 1998.
- How does South Africa rank for gabon — forest products (export/import) — import value?
- South Africa ranks 11th out of 69 countries with data for 2018.
- Is gabon — forest products (export/import) — import value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.8%. 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 Gabon — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value. 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/