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 27th of 33 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 | 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 |
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 — 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 27th out of 33 groups 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