Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity in South Africa

South Africa: Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity was 9,479 m3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
9,479 m3
Change on year
down 51.3%
Rank
29th
of 33 groups
All-time high
55,755 m3
in 2020
All-time low
100 m3
in 1984
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity in South Africa, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.

Analysis

The most recent figure for sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity in South Africa is 9,479 m3, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 51.3% on the previous year and down 67.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity in South Africa peaked at 55,755 m3 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 100 m3, in 1984.

South Africa ranks 29th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 8,517 m3 2,100 m3 23,200 m3 9
1970s 4,020 m3 700 m3 15,200 m3 10
1980s 4,502 m3 100 m3 15,048 m3 10
1990s 12,661 m3 4,949 m3 26,100 m3 10
2000s 29,978 m3 3,721 m3 50,000 m3 10
2010s 24,426 m3 3,500 m3 50,510 m3 10
2020s 20,625 m3 7,991 m3 55,755 m3 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 26 Serbia 199,000 m3 compare
  2. 27 Ghana 198,304 m3 compare
  3. 28 Belgium 195,000 m3 compare
  4. 29 Czechoslovakia 187,100 m3 compare
  5. 30 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 180,166 m3 compare
  6. 31 Austria 172,682 m3 compare
  7. 32 Hungary 171,796 m3 compare
  8. 32 Réunion 183 m3 compare

See the full ranking of 267 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity in South Africa?
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity in South Africa was 9,479 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 55,755 m3 in 2020.
What is the lowest sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 100 m3 in 1984.
How does South Africa rank for sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity?
South Africa ranks 29th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is sawnwood, non-coniferous — export quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 67.1%. 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, non-coniferous — Export quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity
Unit
m3
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
267 places, 11,373 data points, 1961–2024
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