Particle board — Import quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Particle board — Import quantity was 21,020 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Particle board — Import quantity in South Africa, 1995–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2024, particle board — import quantity in South Africa stood at 21,020 m3.
That represents a change of down 50.2% on the previous year and down 43.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particle board — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 69,941 m3 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 5,384 m3, in 2001.
South Africa ranks 96th of 243 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Particle board — Import quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 42,200 m3 | — |
| 1996 | 46,000 m3 | +9.0% |
| 1997 | 21,600 m3 | -53.0% |
| 1998 | 16,500 m3 | -23.6% |
| 1999 | 12,300 m3 | -25.5% |
| 2000 | 12,300 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 5,384 m3 | -56.2% |
| 2002 | 14,000 m3 | +160.0% |
| 2003 | 19,195 m3 | +37.1% |
| 2004 | 33,540 m3 | +74.7% |
| 2005 | 22,599 m3 | -32.6% |
| 2006 | 69,941 m3 | +209.5% |
| 2007 | 49,341 m3 | -29.5% |
| 2008 | 23,611 m3 | -52.1% |
| 2009 | 17,192 m3 | -27.2% |
| 2010 | 14,784 m3 | -14.0% |
| 2011 | 12,344 m3 | -16.5% |
| 2012 | 6,337 m3 | -48.7% |
| 2013 | 14,944 m3 | +135.8% |
| 2014 | 37,019 m3 | +147.7% |
| 2015 | 45,255 m3 | +22.2% |
| 2016 | 42,646 m3 | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 28,899 m3 | -32.2% |
| 2018 | 28,899 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 36,329 m3 | +25.7% |
| 2020 | 45,504 m3 | +25.3% |
| 2021 | 65,913 m3 | +44.9% |
| 2022 | 36,454 m3 | -44.7% |
| 2023 | 42,237 m3 | +15.9% |
| 2024 | 21,020 m3 | -50.2% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 21,020 m3 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 21,020 m3, 1.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 21,020 m3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,074 m3, 19.6× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 27,720 m3 | 12,300 m3 | 46,000 m3 | 5 |
| 2000s | 26,710 m3 | 5,384 m3 | 69,941 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 26,746 m3 | 6,337 m3 | 45,255 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 42,226 m3 | 21,020 m3 | 65,913 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 93 Russian Federation 22,219 m3 compare
- 93 Russia 22,219 m3 compare
- 95 Oman 21,347 m3 compare
- 97 Namibia 20,123 m3 compare
- 98 Montenegro 19,880 m3 compare
- 99 El Salvador 19,455 m3 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 particle board — import quantity in South Africa?
- Particle board — import quantity in South Africa was 21,020 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest particle board — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 69,941 m3 in 2006.
- What is the lowest particle board — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,384 m3 in 2001.
- How does South Africa rank for particle board — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 96th out of 243 countries with data for 2024.
- Is particle board — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.2%. 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 Particle board — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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