Germany — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in South Africa
South Africa: Germany — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value was 22,419 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Germany — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2018, germany — forest products (export/import) — export value in South Africa stood at 22,419 1000 USD.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.8% on the previous year and down 67.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, germany — forest products (export/import) — export value in South Africa peaked at 164,558 1000 USD in 2007 and was at its lowest, 18,706 1000 USD, in 2017.
That places South Africa 36th out of 117 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 — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 22,720 1000 USD | — |
| 1998 | 47,968 1000 USD | +111.1% |
| 1999 | 50,074 1000 USD | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 66,459 1000 USD | +32.7% |
| 2003 | 72,187 1000 USD | +8.6% |
| 2004 | 92,273 1000 USD | +27.8% |
| 2005 | 88,566 1000 USD | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 59,744 1000 USD | -32.5% |
| 2007 | 164,558 1000 USD | +175.4% |
| 2008 | 68,162 1000 USD | -58.6% |
| 2009 | 48,952 1000 USD | -28.2% |
| 2010 | 58,966 1000 USD | +20.5% |
| 2011 | 41,613 1000 USD | -29.4% |
| 2012 | 29,818 1000 USD | -28.3% |
| 2013 | 38,048 1000 USD | +27.6% |
| 2014 | 70,978 1000 USD | +86.5% |
| 2015 | 56,734 1000 USD | -20.1% |
| 2016 | 41,478 1000 USD | -26.9% |
| 2017 | 18,706 1000 USD | -54.9% |
| 2018 | 22,419 1000 USD | +19.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 22,419 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 328 1000 USD, 68.4× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 22,419 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 85 1000 USD, 263.8× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 40,254 1000 USD | 22,720 1000 USD | 50,074 1000 USD | 3 |
| 2000s | 82,613 1000 USD | 48,952 1000 USD | 164,558 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 42,084 1000 USD | 18,706 1000 USD | 70,978 1000 USD | 9 |
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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 — forest products (export/import) — export value in South Africa?
- Germany — forest products (export/import) — export value in South Africa was 22,419 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest germany — forest products (export/import) — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 164,558 1000 USD in 2007.
- What is the lowest germany — forest products (export/import) — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,706 1000 USD in 2017.
- How does South Africa rank for germany — forest products (export/import) — export value?
- South Africa ranks 36th out of 117 countries with data for 2018.
- Is germany — forest products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.1%. 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 — Forest products (export/import) — Export 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/