Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous non-tropical (export/import) in South Africa
South Africa: Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous non-tropical (export/import) was 26,694 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous non-tropical (export/import) in South Africa, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 26,694 m3 for industrial roundwood, non-coniferous non-tropical (export/import) in 2024.
The figure is down 33.4% on the previous year and up 375.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, industrial roundwood, non-coniferous non-tropical (export/import) in South Africa peaked at 88,000 m3 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 m3, in 2020.
South Africa ranks 40th of 216 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous non-tropical (export/import) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 641 m3 | — |
| 1991 | 570 m3 | -11.1% |
| 1992 | 1,871 m3 | +228.2% |
| 1993 | 1,104 m3 | -41.0% |
| 1994 | 14,660 m3 | +1227.9% |
| 1995 | 67,900 m3 | +363.2% |
| 1996 | 67,900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3,000 m3 | -95.6% |
| 1998 | 6,700 m3 | +123.3% |
| 1999 | 3,100 m3 | -53.7% |
| 2000 | 3,100 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3,100 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3,100 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 6,133 m3 | +97.8% |
| 2004 | 12,854 m3 | +109.6% |
| 2005 | 16,579 m3 | +29.0% |
| 2006 | 26,755 m3 | +61.4% |
| 2007 | 26,755 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 42,540 m3 | +59.0% |
| 2009 | 21,545 m3 | -49.4% |
| 2010 | 5,300 m3 | -75.4% |
| 2011 | 1,836 m3 | -65.4% |
| 2012 | 1,100 m3 | -40.1% |
| 2013 | 7,157 m3 | +550.6% |
| 2014 | 5,611 m3 | -21.6% |
| 2015 | 31,060 m3 | +453.6% |
| 2016 | 12,290 m3 | -60.4% |
| 2017 | 25,550 m3 | +107.9% |
| 2018 | 1,789 m3 | -93.0% |
| 2019 | 14,635 m3 | +718.1% |
| 2020 | 0 m3 | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 29,844 m3 | — |
| 2022 | 88,000 m3 | +194.9% |
| 2023 | 40,090 m3 | -54.4% |
| 2024 | 26,694 m3 | -33.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16,745 m3 | 570 m3 | 67,900 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 16,246 m3 | 3,100 m3 | 42,540 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,633 m3 | 1,100 m3 | 31,060 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 36,926 m3 | 0 m3 | 88,000 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 37 Serbia 35,000 m3 compare
- 38 Kazakhstan 31,639 m3 compare
- 39 Indonesia 29,950 m3 compare
- 41 Faroe Islands 23,988 m3 compare
- 42 Switzerland 23,492 m3 compare
- 43 Japan 23,425 m3 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)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 42.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 t per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per capita 0.0047 t per person (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate 21.86 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is industrial roundwood, non-coniferous non-tropical (export/import) in South Africa?
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous non-tropical (export/import) in South Africa was 26,694 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest industrial roundwood, non-coniferous non-tropical (export/import) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 88,000 m3 in 2022.
- What is the lowest industrial roundwood, non-coniferous non-tropical (export/import) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 m3 in 2020.
- How does South Africa rank for industrial roundwood, non-coniferous non-tropical (export/import)?
- South Africa ranks 40th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is industrial roundwood, non-coniferous non-tropical (export/import) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 375.7%. 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, non-coniferous non-tropical (export/import) — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en