Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in South Africa
South Africa: Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) was 2,105 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in South Africa, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 2,105 m3 for industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 131.3% on the previous year and up 262.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) in South Africa peaked at 57,220 m3 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 379 m3, in 2012.
South Africa ranks 28th of 215 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 tropical (export/import) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3,718 m3 | — |
| 1991 | 583 m3 | -84.3% |
| 1992 | 57,220 m3 | +9714.8% |
| 1993 | 57,220 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 57,220 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 14,300 m3 | -75.0% |
| 1996 | 6,600 m3 | -53.8% |
| 1997 | 6,600 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 7,500 m3 | +13.6% |
| 1999 | 7,200 m3 | -4.0% |
| 2000 | 7,200 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 8,219 m3 | +14.2% |
| 2002 | 12,000 m3 | +46.0% |
| 2003 | 14,650 m3 | +22.1% |
| 2004 | 24,393 m3 | +66.5% |
| 2005 | 18,532 m3 | -24.0% |
| 2006 | 20,653 m3 | +11.4% |
| 2007 | 20,653 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 13,619 m3 | -34.1% |
| 2009 | 13,619 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 2,331 m3 | -82.9% |
| 2011 | 846 m3 | -63.7% |
| 2012 | 379 m3 | -55.2% |
| 2013 | 5,713 m3 | +1407.4% |
| 2014 | 580 m3 | -89.8% |
| 2015 | 7,420 m3 | +1179.3% |
| 2016 | 15,650 m3 | +110.9% |
| 2017 | 13,490 m3 | -13.8% |
| 2018 | 6,990 m3 | -48.2% |
| 2019 | 3,305 m3 | -52.7% |
| 2020 | 19,000 m3 | +474.9% |
| 2021 | 19,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 702 m3 | -96.3% |
| 2023 | 910 m3 | +29.6% |
| 2024 | 2,105 m3 | +131.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21,816 m3 | 583 m3 | 57,220 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,354 m3 | 7,200 m3 | 24,393 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,670 m3 | 379 m3 | 15,650 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,343 m3 | 702 m3 | 19,000 m3 | 5 |
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- 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)
- Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 36.55 % change on previous year (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, per capita 0.0041 t per person (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import value, annual growth rate 18.9 % change on previous year (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import value, per capita 0.0042 1000 USD per person (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 9.67 % change on previous year (2024)
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 2,105 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 57,220 m3 in 1992.
- What is the lowest industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 379 m3 in 2012.
- How does South Africa rank for industrial roundwood, non-coniferous tropical (export/import)?
- South Africa ranks 28th out of 215 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 up 262.9%. 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) — 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