Primary wood and paper products (export/import) β Import value in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) β Import value was 1.48 million 1000 USD in 2024. β Volatile
Primary wood and paper products (export/import) β Import value in Southern Africa, 1961β2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary wood and paper products (export/import) β import value in Southern Africa is 1.48 million 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 8.5% on the previous year and up 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary wood and paper products (export/import) β import value in Southern Africa peaked at 1.66 million 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 56,821 1000 USD, in 1962.
Southern Africa ranks 20th of 45 groups 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 77,429 1000 USD | 56,821 1000 USD | 108,301 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 154,613 1000 USD | 70,274 1000 USD | 274,441 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 262,551 1000 USD | 224,831 1000 USD | 329,999 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 453,016 1000 USD | 249,693 1000 USD | 592,070 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 736,133 1000 USD | 387,598 1000 USD | 1.09 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.28 million 1000 USD | 1.13 million 1000 USD | 1.44 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.37 million 1000 USD | 1.04 million 1000 USD | 1.66 million 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Southern Africa
- 17 Austria 4.03 million 1000 USD compare
- 18 Indonesia 3.21 million 1000 USD compare
- 19 Sweden 3.10 million 1000 USD compare
- 20 Malaysia 3.04 million 1000 USD compare
- 21 Thailand 2.84 million 1000 USD compare
- 22 United Arab Emirates 2.71 million 1000 USD compare
- 23 China, Taiwan Province of 2.71 million 1000 USD compare
More environment data for Southern Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought β Land soil moisture anomaly 4.17 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought β Cropland soil moisture anomaly 7.61 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 0.892 Β°C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.282 Β°C (2025)
- Wood fuel, coniferous β Production 770,000 m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, non-coniferous β Production 27.42 million m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous β Production 17.80 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood β Production 17.26 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood β Import quantity 161,260 m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary wood and paper products (export/import) β import value in Southern Africa?
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) β import value in Southern Africa was 1.48 million 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest primary wood and paper products (export/import) β import value recorded in Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.66 million 1000 USD in 2022.
- What is the lowest primary wood and paper products (export/import) β import value recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 56,821 1000 USD in 1962.
- How does Southern Africa rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) β import value?
- Southern Africa ranks 20th out of 45 groups with data for 2024.
- Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) β import value rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Primary wood and paper products (export/import) β Import value. 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