Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in South Africa

South Africa: Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) was 11,437 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
11,437 m3
Change on year
up 471.9%
World rank
29th
of 214 countries
All-time high
25,400 m3
in 1995
All-time low
369 m3
in 2001
Years of data
30
1995–2024

Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in South Africa, 1995–2024

010.0k20.0k30.0k1995200920241995: 25.4k m31996: 25.4k m31997: 25.4k m31998: 7.5k m31999: 4.0k m32000: 4.0k m32001: 369 m32002: 10.0k m32003: 18.1k m32004: 22.9k m32005: 22.9k m32006: 5.0k m32007: 5.0k m32008: 6.5k m32009: 6.5k m32010: 2.2k m32011: 780 m32012: 756 m32013: 16.1k m32014: 16.0k m32015: 4.2k m32016: 7.1k m32017: 5.5k m32018: 2.7k m32019: 2.7k m32020: 2.6k m32021: 2.1k m32022: 2.9k m32023: 2.0k m32024: 11.4k m3

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in South Africa is 11,437 m3, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 471.9% on the previous year and down 28.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in South Africa peaked at 25,400 m3 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 369 m3, in 2001.

That places South Africa 29th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 17,540 m3 4,000 m3 25,400 m3 5
2000s 10,109 m3 369 m3 22,864 m3 10
2010s 5,797 m3 756 m3 16,126 m3 10
2020s 4,197 m3 2,000 m3 11,437 m3 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 26 Paraguay 12,983 m3 compare
  2. 27 China, mainland 12,381 m3 compare
  3. 28 Angola 12,179 m3 compare
  4. 30 Kenya 10,164 m3 compare
  5. 31 Thailand 10,161 m3 compare
  6. 32 Uganda 10,000 m3 compare

See the full ranking of 263 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in South Africa?
Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in South Africa was 11,437 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 25,400 m3 in 1995.
What is the lowest industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 369 m3 in 2001.
How does South Africa rank for industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import)?
South Africa ranks 29th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
Is industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 28.7%. 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 tropical (export/import) — Export quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (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
263 places, 6,673 data points, 1990–2024
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