Others (adjustment) — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in South Africa
South Africa: Others (adjustment) — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value was 383,426 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Others (adjustment) — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2018, others (adjustment) — forest products (export/import) — export value in South Africa stood at 383,426 1000 USD.
The figure is up 42.9% on the previous year and up 40.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, others (adjustment) — forest products (export/import) — export value in South Africa peaked at 834,515 1000 USD in 1997 and was at its lowest, -34,488 1000 USD, in 1999.
South Africa ranks 5th of 159 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Others (adjustment) — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 834,515 1000 USD | — |
| 1998 | 193,635 1000 USD | -76.8% |
| 1999 | -34,488 1000 USD | -117.8% |
| 2002 | 290,757 1000 USD | -943.1% |
| 2003 | 373,401 1000 USD | +28.4% |
| 2004 | 445,711 1000 USD | +19.4% |
| 2005 | 420,906 1000 USD | -5.6% |
| 2006 | 320,619 1000 USD | -23.8% |
| 2007 | 115,302 1000 USD | -64.0% |
| 2008 | 273,533 1000 USD | +137.2% |
| 2009 | 353,536 1000 USD | +29.2% |
| 2010 | 215,228 1000 USD | -39.1% |
| 2011 | 211,803 1000 USD | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 459,464 1000 USD | +116.9% |
| 2013 | 242,652 1000 USD | -47.2% |
| 2014 | 153,351 1000 USD | -36.8% |
| 2015 | 423,947 1000 USD | +176.5% |
| 2016 | 249,609 1000 USD | -41.1% |
| 2017 | 268,380 1000 USD | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 383,426 1000 USD | +42.9% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 383,426 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,038 1000 USD, 369.4× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 383,426 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,259 1000 USD, 169.7× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Others (adjustment) — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +943.1% | -34,488 1000 USD | 290,757 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 331,221 1000 USD | -34,488 1000 USD | 834,515 1000 USD | 3 |
| 2000s | 324,221 1000 USD | 115,302 1000 USD | 445,711 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 289,762 1000 USD | 153,351 1000 USD | 459,464 1000 USD | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 2 Cabo Verde 897 1000 USD compare
- 2 Germany 1.94 million 1000 USD compare
- 2 United Republic of Tanzania 18,465 1000 USD compare
- 3 China 1.73 million 1000 USD compare
- 3 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 12,004 1000 USD compare
- 4 Australia 1.04 million 1000 USD compare
- 4 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 9,033 1000 USD compare
- 5 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 4,100 1000 USD compare
- 6 Cameroon 366,643 1000 USD compare
- 6 Timor-Leste 2,841 1000 USD compare
- 7 Malaysia 334,938 1000 USD compare
- 7 Syrian Arab Republic 417 1000 USD compare
- 8 Mozambique 261,312 1000 USD compare
- 8 Republic of Moldova -1,362 1000 USD compare
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 others (adjustment) — forest products (export/import) — export value in South Africa?
- Others (adjustment) — forest products (export/import) — export value in South Africa was 383,426 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest others (adjustment) — forest products (export/import) — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 834,515 1000 USD in 1997.
- What is the lowest others (adjustment) — forest products (export/import) — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -34,488 1000 USD in 1999.
- How does South Africa rank for others (adjustment) — forest products (export/import) — export value?
- South Africa ranks 5th out of 159 countries with data for 2018.
- Is others (adjustment) — forest products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.2%. 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 Others (adjustment) — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value. 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/