Plywood and LVL — Production in South Africa
South Africa: Plywood and LVL — Production was 120,000 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Plywood and LVL — Production in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2024, plywood and lvl — production in South Africa stood at 120,000 m3.
The figure is up 46.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, plywood and lvl — production in South Africa peaked at 153,587 m3 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 10,000 m3, in 1962.
That places South Africa 42nd out of 213 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.
Plywood and LVL — Production in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 12,000 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 10,000 m3 | -16.7% |
| 1963 | 10,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 10,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 39,000 m3 | +290.0% |
| 1966 | 40,000 m3 | +2.6% |
| 1967 | 45,000 m3 | +12.5% |
| 1968 | 45,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 48,000 m3 | +6.7% |
| 1970 | 48,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 50,000 m3 | +4.2% |
| 1972 | 50,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 32,400 m3 | -35.2% |
| 1974 | 23,000 m3 | -29.0% |
| 1975 | 23,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 23,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 18,000 m3 | -21.7% |
| 1978 | 21,000 m3 | +16.7% |
| 1979 | 29,000 m3 | +38.1% |
| 1980 | 28,000 m3 | -3.4% |
| 1981 | 29,000 m3 | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 27,000 m3 | -6.9% |
| 1983 | 27,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 27,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 27,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 27,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 27,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 27,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 27,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 23,700 m3 | -12.2% |
| 1991 | 15,000 m3 | -36.7% |
| 1992 | 39,000 m3 | +160.0% |
| 1993 | 20,000 m3 | -48.7% |
| 1994 | 21,000 m3 | +5.0% |
| 1995 | 25,000 m3 | +19.0% |
| 1996 | 25,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 25,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 27,000 m3 | +8.0% |
| 1999 | 27,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 27,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 48,500 m3 | +79.6% |
| 2002 | 68,800 m3 | +41.9% |
| 2003 | 68,800 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 68,800 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 37,900 m3 | -44.9% |
| 2006 | 38,300 m3 | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 140,993 m3 | +268.1% |
| 2008 | 79,466 m3 | -43.6% |
| 2009 | 72,350 m3 | -9.0% |
| 2010 | 67,144 m3 | -7.2% |
| 2011 | 85,832 m3 | +27.8% |
| 2012 | 153,587 m3 | +78.9% |
| 2013 | 104,660 m3 | -31.9% |
| 2014 | 82,091 m3 | -21.6% |
| 2015 | 87,000 m3 | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 87,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 87,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 87,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 87,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 120,000 m3 | +37.9% |
| 2021 | 120,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 120,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 120,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 120,000 m3 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 28,778 m3 | 10,000 m3 | 48,000 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 31,740 m3 | 18,000 m3 | 50,000 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 27,300 m3 | 27,000 m3 | 29,000 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 24,770 m3 | 15,000 m3 | 39,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 65,091 m3 | 27,000 m3 | 140,993 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 92,831 m3 | 67,144 m3 | 153,587 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 120,000 m3 | 120,000 m3 | 120,000 m3 | 5 |
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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)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 42.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 t per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per capita 0.0047 t per person (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate 21.86 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is plywood and lvl — production in South Africa?
- Plywood and lvl — production in South Africa was 120,000 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest plywood and lvl — production recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 153,587 m3 in 2012.
- What is the lowest plywood and lvl — production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,000 m3 in 1962.
- How does South Africa rank for plywood and lvl — production?
- South Africa ranks 42nd out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is plywood and lvl — production rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.2%. 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 Plywood and LVL — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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