Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity was 225,097 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in South Africa is 225,097 m3, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 27.9% on the previous year and up 293.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 255,850 m3 in 1965 and was at its lowest, 3,652 m3, in 1989.
South Africa ranks 59th of 254 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 245,700 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 174,900 m3 | -28.8% |
| 1963 | 224,200 m3 | +28.2% |
| 1964 | 231,350 m3 | +3.2% |
| 1965 | 255,850 m3 | +10.6% |
| 1966 | 154,450 m3 | -39.6% |
| 1967 | 163,900 m3 | +6.1% |
| 1968 | 137,300 m3 | -16.2% |
| 1969 | 165,200 m3 | +20.3% |
| 1970 | 170,450 m3 | +3.2% |
| 1971 | 122,050 m3 | -28.4% |
| 1972 | 94,900 m3 | -22.2% |
| 1973 | 85,600 m3 | -9.8% |
| 1974 | 109,750 m3 | +28.2% |
| 1975 | 132,500 m3 | +20.7% |
| 1976 | 65,250 m3 | -50.8% |
| 1977 | 25,500 m3 | -60.9% |
| 1978 | 25,850 m3 | +1.4% |
| 1979 | 22,950 m3 | -11.2% |
| 1980 | 29,150 m3 | +27.0% |
| 1981 | 32,350 m3 | +11.0% |
| 1982 | 32,950 m3 | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 18,850 m3 | -42.8% |
| 1984 | 10,850 m3 | -42.4% |
| 1985 | 7,600 m3 | -30.0% |
| 1986 | 5,623 m3 | -26.0% |
| 1987 | 3,747 m3 | -33.4% |
| 1988 | 12,551 m3 | +235.0% |
| 1989 | 3,652 m3 | -70.9% |
| 1990 | 21,736 m3 | +495.2% |
| 1991 | 21,736 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 181,158 m3 | +733.4% |
| 1993 | 4,466 m3 | -97.5% |
| 1994 | 45,400 m3 | +916.6% |
| 1995 | 62,800 m3 | +38.3% |
| 1996 | 62,800 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 138,000 m3 | +119.7% |
| 1998 | 204,300 m3 | +48.0% |
| 1999 | 201,000 m3 | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 201,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 180,000 m3 | -10.4% |
| 2002 | 180,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 180,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 81,602 m3 | -54.7% |
| 2005 | 96,181 m3 | +17.9% |
| 2006 | 111,700 m3 | +16.1% |
| 2007 | 101,300 m3 | -9.3% |
| 2008 | 137,724 m3 | +36.0% |
| 2009 | 82,000 m3 | -40.5% |
| 2010 | 82,728 m3 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 22,030 m3 | -73.4% |
| 2012 | 66,000 m3 | +199.6% |
| 2013 | 67,042 m3 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 57,239 m3 | -14.6% |
| 2015 | 134,620 m3 | +135.2% |
| 2016 | 50,000 m3 | -62.9% |
| 2017 | 80,190 m3 | +60.4% |
| 2018 | 91,580 m3 | +14.2% |
| 2019 | 238,000 m3 | +159.9% |
| 2020 | 249,000 m3 | +4.6% |
| 2021 | 168,000 m3 | -32.5% |
| 2022 | 176,000 m3 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | 176,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 225,097 m3 | +27.9% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 225,097 m3 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 34,965 m3, 6.4× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 225,097 m3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 975 m3, 230.9× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sawnwood, coniferous — Import quantity 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +916.6% | 4,466 m3 | 45,400 m3 |
| 1992 | +733.4% | 21,736 m3 | 181,158 m3 |
| 1990 | +495.2% | 3,652 m3 | 21,736 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 194,761 m3 | 137,300 m3 | 255,850 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 85,480 m3 | 22,950 m3 | 170,450 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 15,732 m3 | 3,652 m3 | 32,950 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 94,340 m3 | 4,466 m3 | 204,300 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 135,151 m3 | 81,602 m3 | 201,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 88,943 m3 | 22,030 m3 | 238,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 198,819 m3 | 168,000 m3 | 249,000 m3 | 5 |
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More environment data for South Africa
- Grazing land use over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per capita 1.3 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per square kilometre 69.19 hectares per square kilometre (2024)
- Sawnwood, coniferous — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in South Africa?
- Sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in South Africa was 225,097 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 255,850 m3 in 1965.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,652 m3 in 1989.
- How does South Africa rank for sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 59th out of 254 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 293.3%. 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 Sawnwood, coniferous — Import 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