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

South Africa: Kenya — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value was 12,102 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
12,102 1000 USD
Change on year
up 8.8%
World rank
10th
of 57 countries
All-time high
47,267 1000 USD
in 2008
All-time low
6,534 1000 USD
in 1999
Years of data
19
1998–2018

Kenya — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in South Africa, 1998–2018

10.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k50.0k1998200820181998: 9.3k 1000 USD1999: 6.5k 1000 USD2002: 10.3k 1000 USD2003: 15.9k 1000 USD2004: 16.7k 1000 USD2005: 23.6k 1000 USD2006: 19.5k 1000 USD2007: 26.9k 1000 USD2008: 47.3k 1000 USD2009: 36.5k 1000 USD2010: 39.9k 1000 USD2011: 35.7k 1000 USD2012: 18.9k 1000 USD2013: 9.8k 1000 USD2014: 16.2k 1000 USD2015: 7.3k 1000 USD2016: 9.7k 1000 USD2017: 11.1k 1000 USD2018: 12.1k 1000 USD

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

Analysis

In 2018, kenya — forest products (export/import) — export value in South Africa stood at 12,102 1000 USD.

That represents a change of up 8.8% on the previous year and down 74.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, kenya — forest products (export/import) — export value in South Africa peaked at 47,267 1000 USD in 2008 and was at its lowest, 6,534 1000 USD, in 1999.

That places South Africa 10th out of 57 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.

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

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

Annual values for Kenya — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in South Africa, 1998 to 2018.
Year 1000 USD Change
1998 9,326 1000 USD —
1999 6,534 1000 USD -29.9%
2002 10,253 1000 USD +56.9%
2003 15,889 1000 USD +55.0%
2004 16,703 1000 USD +5.1%
2005 23,568 1000 USD +41.1%
2006 19,519 1000 USD -17.2%
2007 26,913 1000 USD +37.9%
2008 47,267 1000 USD +75.6%
2009 36,501 1000 USD -22.8%
2010 39,863 1000 USD +9.2%
2011 35,718 1000 USD -10.4%
2012 18,929 1000 USD -47.0%
2013 9,850 1000 USD -48.0%
2014 16,175 1000 USD +64.2%
2015 7,328 1000 USD -54.7%
2016 9,713 1000 USD +32.5%
2017 11,122 1000 USD +14.5%
2018 12,102 1000 USD +8.8%

South Africa compared with similar countries

  • South Africa's 12,102 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 825 1000 USD, 14.7× the median. (13 countries reporting)
  • South Africa's 12,102 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 282.5 1000 USD, 42.8× the median. (6 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 7,930 1000 USD 6,534 1000 USD 9,326 1000 USD 2
2000s 24,577 1000 USD 10,253 1000 USD 47,267 1000 USD 8
2010s 17,867 1000 USD 7,328 1000 USD 39,863 1000 USD 9

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 7 Russian Federation 16,771 1000 USD compare
  2. 8 Finland 15,357 1000 USD compare
  3. 9 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 14,116 1000 USD compare
  4. 11 Saudi Arabia 10,439 1000 USD compare
  5. 12 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 10,417 1000 USD compare
  6. 13 Republic of Korea 8,171 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 61 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is kenya — forest products (export/import) — export value in South Africa?
Kenya — forest products (export/import) — export value in South Africa was 12,102 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest kenya — forest products (export/import) — export value recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 47,267 1000 USD in 2008.
What is the lowest kenya — forest products (export/import) — export value recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 6,534 1000 USD in 1999.
How does South Africa rank for kenya — forest products (export/import) — export value?
South Africa ranks 10th out of 57 countries with data for 2018.
Is kenya — forest products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 74.4%. 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 Kenya — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Kenya — 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
61 places, 944 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/