Germany — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Germany — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity was 575 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Germany — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2018, germany — wood chips and particles — import quantity in South Africa stood at 575 m3.
That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and up 98.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, germany — wood chips and particles — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 938 m3 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 95 m3, in 2003.
That places South Africa 20th out of 80 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Germany — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 500 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 938 m3 | +87.6% |
| 1999 | 126 m3 | -86.6% |
| 2000 | 126 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 165 m3 | +31.0% |
| 2003 | 95 m3 | -42.4% |
| 2004 | 217 m3 | +128.4% |
| 2005 | 463 m3 | +113.4% |
| 2006 | 534 m3 | +15.3% |
| 2007 | 316 m3 | -40.8% |
| 2008 | 290 m3 | -8.2% |
| 2009 | 237 m3 | -18.3% |
| 2010 | 258 m3 | +8.9% |
| 2011 | 181 m3 | -29.8% |
| 2012 | 196 m3 | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 222 m3 | +13.3% |
| 2014 | 339 m3 | +52.7% |
| 2015 | 763 m3 | +125.1% |
| 2016 | 542 m3 | -29.0% |
| 2017 | 554 m3 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 575 m3 | +3.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 575 m3 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 82 m3, 7.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 521.33 m3 | 126 m3 | 938 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 271.44 m3 | 95 m3 | 534 m3 | 9 |
| 2010s | 403.33 m3 | 181 m3 | 763 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 — wood chips and particles — import quantity in South Africa?
- Germany — wood chips and particles — import quantity in South Africa was 575 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest germany — wood chips and particles — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 938 m3 in 1998.
- What is the lowest germany — wood chips and particles — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 95 m3 in 2003.
- How does South Africa rank for germany — wood chips and particles — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 20th out of 80 countries with data for 2018.
- Is germany — wood chips and particles — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 98.3%. 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 — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity. 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/