Other industrial roundwood, coniferous (production) — Production in South Africa

South Africa: Other industrial roundwood, coniferous (production) — Production was 156,549 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
156,549 m3
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
26th
of 104 countries
All-time high
583,000 m3
in 1998
All-time low
9,000 m3
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Other industrial roundwood, coniferous (production) — Production in South Africa, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

South Africa recorded 156,549 m3 for other industrial roundwood, coniferous (production) — production in 2024.

That represents a change of up 57.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other industrial roundwood, coniferous (production) — production in South Africa peaked at 583,000 m3 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 9,000 m3, in 1961.

That places South Africa 26th out of 104 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.

Other industrial roundwood, coniferous (production) — Production in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Other industrial roundwood, coniferous (production) — Production in South Africa, 1961 to 2024.
Year m3 Change
1961 9,000 m3
1962 10,000 m3 +11.1%
1963 11,000 m3 +10.0%
1964 15,000 m3 +36.4%
1965 100,000 m3 +566.7%
1966 264,000 m3 +164.0%
1967 57,000 m3 -78.4%
1968 59,000 m3 +3.5%
1969 65,000 m3 +10.2%
1970 60,000 m3 -7.7%
1971 64,000 m3 +6.7%
1972 65,000 m3 +1.6%
1973 70,000 m3 +7.7%
1974 76,000 m3 +8.6%
1975 98,000 m3 +28.9%
1976 102,000 m3 +4.1%
1977 81,000 m3 -20.6%
1978 89,000 m3 +9.9%
1979 64,000 m3 -28.1%
1980 75,000 m3 +17.2%
1981 85,000 m3 +13.3%
1982 89,000 m3 +4.7%
1983 116,000 m3 +30.3%
1984 115,000 m3 -0.9%
1985 175,000 m3 +52.2%
1986 175,000 m3 +0.0%
1987 190,000 m3 +8.6%
1988 160,000 m3 -15.8%
1989 175,000 m3 +9.4%
1990 160,000 m3 -8.6%
1991 140,000 m3 -12.5%
1992 144,000 m3 +2.9%
1993 475,000 m3 +229.9%
1994 443,000 m3 -6.7%
1995 485,100 m3 +9.5%
1996 574,700 m3 +18.5%
1997 566,800 m3 -1.4%
1998 583,000 m3 +2.9%
1999 525,600 m3 -9.8%
2000 377,800 m3 -28.1%
2001 274,100 m3 -27.4%
2002 339,900 m3 +24.0%
2003 123,200 m3 -63.8%
2004 203,119 m3 +64.9%
2005 142,212 m3 -30.0%
2006 80,372 m3 -43.5%
2007 89,763 m3 +11.7%
2008 73,160 m3 -18.5%
2009 133,119 m3 +82.0%
2010 98,456 m3 -26.0%
2011 104,159 m3 +5.8%
2012 99,550 m3 -4.4%
2013 99,550 m3 +0.0%
2014 99,550 m3 +0.0%
2015 99,550 m3 +0.0%
2016 99,550 m3 +0.0%
2017 209,269 m3 +110.2%
2018 59,269 m3 -71.7%
2019 81,811 m3 +38.0%
2020 156,549 m3 +91.4%
2021 156,549 m3 +0.0%
2022 156,549 m3 +0.0%
2023 156,549 m3 +0.0%
2024 156,549 m3 +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 65,556 m3 9,000 m3 264,000 m3 9
1970s 76,900 m3 60,000 m3 102,000 m3 10
1980s 135,500 m3 75,000 m3 190,000 m3 10
1990s 409,720 m3 140,000 m3 583,000 m3 10
2000s 183,674 m3 73,160 m3 377,800 m3 10
2010s 105,071 m3 59,269 m3 209,269 m3 10
2020s 156,549 m3 156,549 m3 156,549 m3 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 23 Canada 189,105 m3 compare
  2. 24 Afghanistan 179,000 m3 compare
  3. 25 Colombia 170,000 m3 compare
  4. 27 Sweden 150,000 m3 compare
  5. 28 Bosnia and Herzegovina 120,371 m3 compare
  6. 29 Mongolia 119,000 m3 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is other industrial roundwood, coniferous (production) — production in South Africa?
Other industrial roundwood, coniferous (production) — production in South Africa was 156,549 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other industrial roundwood, coniferous (production) — production recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 583,000 m3 in 1998.
What is the lowest other industrial roundwood, coniferous (production) — production recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 9,000 m3 in 1961.
How does South Africa rank for other industrial roundwood, coniferous (production) — production?
South Africa ranks 26th out of 104 countries with data for 2024.
Is other industrial roundwood, coniferous (production) — production rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 57.3%. 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 Other industrial roundwood, coniferous (production) — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Other industrial roundwood, coniferous (production) — Production
Unit
m3
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
140 places, 6,414 data points, 1961–2024
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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