Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Export quantity in South Africa

South Africa: Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Export quantity was 176,000 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
176,000 m3
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
16th
of 32 groups
All-time high
412,269 m3
in 2017
All-time low
1,687 m3
in 2009
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Export quantity in South Africa, 1990–2024

0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k1990200720241990: 2.0k m31991: 15.1k m31992: 5.8k m31993: 112.5k m31994: 201.1k m31995: 119.3k m31996: 278.6k m31997: 150.0k m31998: 92.9k m31999: 182.0k m32000: 182.0k m32001: 63.0k m32002: 87.1k m32003: 125.7k m32004: 188.0k m32005: 115.4k m32006: 45.7k m32007: 45.7k m32008: 6.7k m32009: 1.7k m32010: 2.5k m32011: 9.3k m32012: 10.0k m32013: 61.1k m32014: 130.0k m32015: 102.0k m32016: 128.8k m32017: 412.3k m32018: 401.0k m32019: 282.0k m32020: 169.7k m32021: 248.5k m32022: 156.7k m32023: 176.0k m32024: 176.0k m3

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.

Analysis

The most recent figure for industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export quantity in South Africa is 176,000 m3, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 35.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export quantity in South Africa peaked at 412,269 m3 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1,687 m3, in 2009.

South Africa ranks 16th of 32 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 115,929 m3 1,993 m3 278,600 m3 10
2000s 86,088 m3 1,687 m3 188,017 m3 10
2010s 153,903 m3 2,468 m3 412,269 m3 10
2020s 185,396 m3 156,731 m3 248,536 m3 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 13 Lithuania 1.18 million m3 compare
  2. 14 Estonia 1.17 million m3 compare
  3. 15 France 1.16 million m3 compare
  4. 16 Uruguay 1.16 million m3 compare
  5. 17 Belgium-Luxembourg 1.09 million m3 compare
  6. 18 Australia 1.04 million m3 compare
  7. 19 Sweden 938,247 m3 compare

See the full ranking of 261 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export quantity in South Africa?
Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export quantity in South Africa was 176,000 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 412,269 m3 in 2017.
What is the lowest industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 1,687 m3 in 2009.
How does South Africa rank for industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export quantity?
South Africa ranks 16th out of 32 groups with data for 2024.
Is industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 35.4%. 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 Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Export quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Export quantity
Unit
m3
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
261 places, 6,932 data points, 1990–2024
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