Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export value in South Africa
South Africa: Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export value was 6,282 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export value in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sawnwood, non-coniferous — export value in South Africa is 6,282 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.2% on the previous year and down 28.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, non-coniferous — export value in South Africa peaked at 13,813 1000 USD in 2003 and was at its lowest, 26 1000 USD, in 1984.
That places South Africa 85th out of 253 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 591 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 602 1000 USD | +1.9% |
| 1963 | 166 1000 USD | -72.4% |
| 1964 | 208 1000 USD | +25.3% |
| 1965 | 168 1000 USD | -19.2% |
| 1966 | 126 1000 USD | -25.0% |
| 1967 | 107 1000 USD | -15.1% |
| 1968 | 94 1000 USD | -12.1% |
| 1969 | 215 1000 USD | +128.7% |
| 1970 | 122 1000 USD | -43.3% |
| 1971 | 113 1000 USD | -7.4% |
| 1972 | 46 1000 USD | -59.3% |
| 1973 | 54 1000 USD | +17.4% |
| 1974 | 54 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 76 1000 USD | +40.7% |
| 1976 | 146 1000 USD | +92.1% |
| 1977 | 1,138 1000 USD | +679.5% |
| 1978 | 611 1000 USD | -46.3% |
| 1979 | 600 1000 USD | -1.8% |
| 1980 | 1,253 1000 USD | +108.8% |
| 1981 | 235 1000 USD | -81.2% |
| 1982 | 227 1000 USD | -3.4% |
| 1983 | 78 1000 USD | -65.6% |
| 1984 | 26 1000 USD | -66.7% |
| 1985 | 26 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 1,732 1000 USD | +6561.5% |
| 1987 | 2,158 1000 USD | +24.6% |
| 1988 | 4,362 1000 USD | +102.1% |
| 1989 | 835 1000 USD | -80.9% |
| 1990 | 1,579 1000 USD | +89.1% |
| 1991 | 1,579 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3,061 1000 USD | +93.9% |
| 1993 | 2,356 1000 USD | -23.0% |
| 1994 | 7,936 1000 USD | +236.8% |
| 1995 | 3,528 1000 USD | -55.5% |
| 1996 | 4,085 1000 USD | +15.8% |
| 1997 | 4,085 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 2,011 1000 USD | -50.8% |
| 1999 | 3,856 1000 USD | +91.7% |
| 2000 | 3,856 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 6,486 1000 USD | +68.2% |
| 2002 | 7,264 1000 USD | +12.0% |
| 2003 | 13,813 1000 USD | +90.2% |
| 2004 | 8,377 1000 USD | -39.4% |
| 2005 | 8,031 1000 USD | -4.1% |
| 2006 | 9,500 1000 USD | +18.3% |
| 2007 | 8,958 1000 USD | -5.7% |
| 2008 | 6,046 1000 USD | -32.5% |
| 2009 | 3,065 1000 USD | -49.3% |
| 2010 | 4,601 1000 USD | +50.1% |
| 2011 | 2,706 1000 USD | -41.2% |
| 2012 | 2,650 1000 USD | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 4,061 1000 USD | +53.2% |
| 2014 | 8,755 1000 USD | +115.6% |
| 2015 | 11,044 1000 USD | +26.1% |
| 2016 | 8,676 1000 USD | -21.4% |
| 2017 | 9,546 1000 USD | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 9,422 1000 USD | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 7,326 1000 USD | -22.2% |
| 2020 | 12,266 1000 USD | +67.4% |
| 2021 | 3,838 1000 USD | -68.7% |
| 2022 | 4,630 1000 USD | +20.6% |
| 2023 | 6,698 1000 USD | +44.7% |
| 2024 | 6,282 1000 USD | -6.2% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 6,282 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,465 1000 USD, 4.3× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 6,282 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 184 1000 USD, 34.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export value 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | +6561.5% | 26 1000 USD | 1,732 1000 USD |
| 1977 | +679.5% | 146 1000 USD | 1,138 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 253 1000 USD | 94 1000 USD | 602 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 296 1000 USD | 46 1000 USD | 1,138 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,093 1000 USD | 26 1000 USD | 4,362 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,408 1000 USD | 1,579 1000 USD | 7,936 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,540 1000 USD | 3,065 1000 USD | 13,813 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,879 1000 USD | 2,650 1000 USD | 11,044 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,743 1000 USD | 3,838 1000 USD | 12,266 1000 USD | 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, non-coniferous — export value in South Africa?
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — export value in South Africa was 6,282 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, non-coniferous — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 13,813 1000 USD in 2003.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, non-coniferous — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 26 1000 USD in 1984.
- How does South Africa rank for sawnwood, non-coniferous — export value?
- South Africa ranks 85th out of 253 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, non-coniferous — export value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.2%. 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 value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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