Malaysia — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Malaysia — Fibreboard — Import Quantity was 7,639 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Malaysia — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in South Africa, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2018, malaysia — fibreboard — import quantity in South Africa stood at 7,639 m3.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 215.1% on the previous year and up 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaysia — fibreboard — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 16,904 m3 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 16 m3, in 2006.
South Africa ranks 18th of 78 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Malaysia — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 7,410 m3 | — |
| 1999 | 15,060 m3 | +103.2% |
| 2002 | 6,574 m3 | -56.3% |
| 2003 | 16,904 m3 | +157.1% |
| 2004 | 13,876 m3 | -17.9% |
| 2005 | 11,073 m3 | -20.2% |
| 2006 | 16 m3 | -99.9% |
| 2007 | 10,751 m3 | +67093.8% |
| 2008 | 6,958 m3 | -35.3% |
| 2009 | 4,276 m3 | -38.5% |
| 2010 | 5,263 m3 | +23.1% |
| 2011 | 11,244 m3 | +113.6% |
| 2012 | 14,334 m3 | +27.5% |
| 2013 | 6,229 m3 | -56.5% |
| 2014 | 8,485 m3 | +36.2% |
| 2015 | 6,275 m3 | -26.0% |
| 2016 | 3,389 m3 | -46.0% |
| 2017 | 2,424 m3 | -28.5% |
| 2018 | 7,639 m3 | +215.1% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 7,639 m3 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 291.5 m3, 26.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 7,639 m3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 128 m3, 59.7× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Malaysia — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +67093.8% | 16 m3 | 10,751 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11,235 m3 | 7,410 m3 | 15,060 m3 | 2 |
| 2000s | 8,804 m3 | 16 m3 | 16,904 m3 | 8 |
| 2010s | 7,254 m3 | 2,424 m3 | 14,334 m3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.2953 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaysia — fibreboard — import quantity in South Africa?
- Malaysia — fibreboard — import quantity in South Africa was 7,639 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest malaysia — fibreboard — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 16,904 m3 in 2003.
- What is the lowest malaysia — fibreboard — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 16 m3 in 2006.
- How does South Africa rank for malaysia — fibreboard — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 18th out of 78 countries with data for 2018.
- Is malaysia — fibreboard — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.8%. 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 Malaysia — Fibreboard — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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/