Sawnwood, coniferous — Export quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Sawnwood, coniferous — Export quantity was 535,215 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, coniferous — Export quantity in South Africa, 1964–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 535,215 m3 for sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
The figure is up 290.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in South Africa peaked at 535,215 m3 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3,850 m3, in 1964.
South Africa ranks 14th of 33 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 | 9,308 m3 | 3,850 m3 | 18,400 m3 | 6 |
| 1970s | 29,440 m3 | 6,600 m3 | 94,500 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 50,703 m3 | 24,800 m3 | 117,700 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 71,593 m3 | 31,400 m3 | 108,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 53,500 m3 | 11,005 m3 | 108,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 134,211 m3 | 14,619 m3 | 245,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 389,998 m3 | 150,000 m3 | 535,215 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More environment data for South Africa
- Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Recovered paper — Production 1.18 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 2.03 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 30,837 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 7,586 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export value 272,220 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 385,631 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value 516,696 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 472,308 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in South Africa?
- Sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in South Africa was 535,215 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 535,215 m3 in 2023.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,850 m3 in 1964.
- How does South Africa rank for sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity?
- South Africa ranks 14th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 290.7%. 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 Sawnwood, coniferous — Export quantity. 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