Others (adjustment) — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in South Africa
South Africa: Others (adjustment) — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value was 144,557 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Others (adjustment) — Forest products (export/import) — Import 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) — import value in South Africa stood at 144,557 1000 USD.
That represents a change of up 265.6% on the previous year and up 10,490.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, others (adjustment) — forest products (export/import) — import value in South Africa peaked at 468,114 1000 USD in 2015 and was at its lowest, -86,228 1000 USD, in 2005.
That places South Africa 15th out of 159 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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) — Import Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 121,714 1000 USD | — |
| 1998 | -2,225 1000 USD | -101.8% |
| 1999 | 55,643 1000 USD | -2600.8% |
| 2002 | 23,524 1000 USD | -57.7% |
| 2003 | 41,068 1000 USD | +74.6% |
| 2004 | 77,301 1000 USD | +88.2% |
| 2005 | -86,228 1000 USD | -211.5% |
| 2006 | 33,011 1000 USD | -138.3% |
| 2007 | -80,834 1000 USD | -344.9% |
| 2008 | 1,365 1000 USD | -101.7% |
| 2009 | 183,768 1000 USD | +13362.9% |
| 2010 | -64,205 1000 USD | -134.9% |
| 2011 | -54,481 1000 USD | -15.1% |
| 2012 | 271,980 1000 USD | -599.2% |
| 2013 | 241,866 1000 USD | -11.1% |
| 2014 | 71,235 1000 USD | -70.5% |
| 2015 | 468,114 1000 USD | +557.1% |
| 2016 | -21,439 1000 USD | -104.6% |
| 2017 | 39,540 1000 USD | -284.4% |
| 2018 | 144,557 1000 USD | +265.6% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 144,557 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -363 1000 USD. (43 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 144,557 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 485.5 1000 USD, 297.7× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Others (adjustment) — Forest products (export/import) — Import 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +13362.9% | 1,365 1000 USD | 183,768 1000 USD |
| 1999 | +2600.8% | -2,225 1000 USD | 55,643 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 58,377 1000 USD | -2,225 1000 USD | 121,714 1000 USD | 3 |
| 2000s | 24,122 1000 USD | -86,228 1000 USD | 183,768 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 121,907 1000 USD | -64,205 1000 USD | 468,114 1000 USD | 9 |
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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) — import value in South Africa?
- Others (adjustment) — forest products (export/import) — import value in South Africa was 144,557 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest others (adjustment) — forest products (export/import) — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 468,114 1000 USD in 2015.
- What is the lowest others (adjustment) — forest products (export/import) — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -86,228 1000 USD in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for others (adjustment) — forest products (export/import) — import value?
- South Africa ranks 15th out of 159 countries with data for 2018.
- Is others (adjustment) — forest products (export/import) — import value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10,490.3%. 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 Others (adjustment) — Forest products (export/import) — Import 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/