Germany — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Germany — Fibreboard — Import Quantity was 11,495 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Germany — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2018, germany — fibreboard — import quantity in South Africa stood at 11,495 m3.
That represents a change of up 8.0% on the previous year and up 256.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, germany — fibreboard — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 17,434 m3 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 360 m3, in 1997.
That places South Africa 33rd out of 119 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Germany — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 360 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 509 m3 | +41.4% |
| 1999 | 1,552 m3 | +204.9% |
| 2002 | 4,937 m3 | +218.1% |
| 2003 | 3,634 m3 | -26.4% |
| 2004 | 3,131 m3 | -13.8% |
| 2005 | 10,859 m3 | +246.8% |
| 2006 | 17,434 m3 | +60.5% |
| 2007 | 9,751 m3 | -44.1% |
| 2008 | 3,224 m3 | -66.9% |
| 2009 | 8,873 m3 | +175.2% |
| 2010 | 13,645 m3 | +53.8% |
| 2011 | 8,289 m3 | -39.3% |
| 2012 | 9,867 m3 | +19.0% |
| 2013 | 13,607 m3 | +37.9% |
| 2014 | 13,714 m3 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 11,110 m3 | -19.0% |
| 2016 | 13,361 m3 | +20.3% |
| 2017 | 10,641 m3 | -20.4% |
| 2018 | 11,495 m3 | +8.0% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 11,495 m3 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 473 m3, 24.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 11,495 m3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 25 m3, 459.8× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 807 m3 | 360 m3 | 1,552 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 7,730 m3 | 3,131 m3 | 17,434 m3 | 8 |
| 2010s | 11,748 m3 | 8,289 m3 | 13,714 m3 | 9 |
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 germany — fibreboard — import quantity in South Africa?
- Germany — fibreboard — import quantity in South Africa was 11,495 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest germany — fibreboard — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 17,434 m3 in 2006.
- What is the lowest germany — fibreboard — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 360 m3 in 1997.
- How does South Africa rank for germany — fibreboard — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 33rd out of 119 countries with data for 2018.
- Is germany — fibreboard — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 256.5%. 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 Germany — Fibreboard — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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/