Japan — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in South Africa

South Africa: Japan — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value was 12,813 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
12,813 1000 USD
Change on year
up 9.8%
World rank
25th
of 96 countries
All-time high
53,232 1000 USD
in 1997
All-time low
4,362 1000 USD
in 2006
Years of data
20
1997–2018

Japan — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in South Africa, 1997–2018

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k50.0k1997200720181997: 53.2k 1000 USD1998: 36.3k 1000 USD1999: 33.9k 1000 USD2002: 19.1k 1000 USD2003: 20.8k 1000 USD2004: 24.3k 1000 USD2005: 8.7k 1000 USD2006: 4.4k 1000 USD2007: 6.8k 1000 USD2008: 5.7k 1000 USD2009: 11.0k 1000 USD2010: 9.6k 1000 USD2011: 15.1k 1000 USD2012: 10.7k 1000 USD2013: 12.2k 1000 USD2014: 9.7k 1000 USD2015: 10.0k 1000 USD2016: 9.3k 1000 USD2017: 11.7k 1000 USD2018: 12.8k 1000 USD

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 12,813 1000 USD for japan — forest products (export/import) — export value in 2018.

That represents a change of up 9.8% on the previous year and up 125.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, japan — forest products (export/import) — export value in South Africa peaked at 53,232 1000 USD in 1997 and was at its lowest, 4,362 1000 USD, in 2006.

South Africa ranks 25th of 96 countries 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.

Japan — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Japan — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in South Africa, 1997 to 2018.
Year 1000 USD Change
1997 53,232 1000 USD —
1998 36,271 1000 USD -31.9%
1999 33,918 1000 USD -6.5%
2002 19,144 1000 USD -43.6%
2003 20,840 1000 USD +8.9%
2004 24,278 1000 USD +16.5%
2005 8,694 1000 USD -64.2%
2006 4,362 1000 USD -49.8%
2007 6,781 1000 USD +55.5%
2008 5,688 1000 USD -16.1%
2009 11,038 1000 USD +94.1%
2010 9,551 1000 USD -13.5%
2011 15,054 1000 USD +57.6%
2012 10,725 1000 USD -28.8%
2013 12,166 1000 USD +13.4%
2014 9,686 1000 USD -20.4%
2015 10,008 1000 USD +3.3%
2016 9,298 1000 USD -7.1%
2017 11,666 1000 USD +25.5%
2018 12,813 1000 USD +9.8%

South Africa compared with similar countries

  • South Africa's 12,813 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 583 1000 USD, 22.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • South Africa's 12,813 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 64 1000 USD, 200.2× the median. (16 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 41,140 1000 USD 33,918 1000 USD 53,232 1000 USD 3
2000s 12,603 1000 USD 4,362 1000 USD 24,278 1000 USD 8
2010s 11,219 1000 USD 9,298 1000 USD 15,054 1000 USD 9

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 22 Estonia 16,424 1000 USD compare
  2. 23 France 15,953 1000 USD compare
  3. 24 Italy 14,722 1000 USD compare
  4. 26 Australia 10,438 1000 USD compare
  5. 27 Belgium 10,061 1000 USD compare
  6. 28 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 8,391 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 105 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is japan — forest products (export/import) — export value in South Africa?
Japan — forest products (export/import) — export value in South Africa was 12,813 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest japan — forest products (export/import) — export value recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 53,232 1000 USD in 1997.
What is the lowest japan — forest products (export/import) — export value recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 4,362 1000 USD in 2006.
How does South Africa rank for japan — forest products (export/import) — export value?
South Africa ranks 25th out of 96 countries with data for 2018.
Is japan — forest products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 125.3%. 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 Japan — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Japan — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
105 places, 1,885 data points, 1997–2018
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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/