Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export value in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export value was 7,569 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export value in Southern Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, sawnwood, non-coniferous — export value in Southern Africa stood at 7,569 1000 USD.
The figure is down 14.9% on the previous year and down 76.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, non-coniferous — export value in Southern Africa peaked at 37,376 1000 USD in 2016 and was at its lowest, 26 1000 USD, in 1984.
Southern Africa ranks 27th of 29 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export value in Southern 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 | 3,870 1000 USD | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 6,502 1000 USD | +68.0% |
| 2002 | 7,278 1000 USD | +11.9% |
| 2003 | 13,837 1000 USD | +90.1% |
| 2004 | 8,470 1000 USD | -38.8% |
| 2005 | 8,104 1000 USD | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 9,572 1000 USD | +18.1% |
| 2007 | 8,998 1000 USD | -6.0% |
| 2008 | 6,121 1000 USD | -32.0% |
| 2009 | 3,552 1000 USD | -42.0% |
| 2010 | 20,354 1000 USD | +473.0% |
| 2011 | 26,123 1000 USD | +28.3% |
| 2012 | 27,904 1000 USD | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 28,437 1000 USD | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 32,804 1000 USD | +15.4% |
| 2015 | 20,870 1000 USD | -36.4% |
| 2016 | 37,376 1000 USD | +79.1% |
| 2017 | 18,821 1000 USD | -49.6% |
| 2018 | 13,349 1000 USD | -29.1% |
| 2019 | 8,502 1000 USD | -36.3% |
| 2020 | 13,360 1000 USD | +57.1% |
| 2021 | 5,893 1000 USD | -55.9% |
| 2022 | 5,938 1000 USD | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 8,896 1000 USD | +49.8% |
| 2024 | 7,569 1000 USD | -14.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export value in Southern 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 |
| 2010 | +473.0% | 3,552 1000 USD | 20,354 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 | 7,630 1000 USD | 3,552 1000 USD | 13,837 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,454 1000 USD | 8,502 1000 USD | 37,376 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,331 1000 USD | 5,893 1000 USD | 13,360 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Southern Africa
More environment data for Southern Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 7.61 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 4.17 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.282 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.892 °C (2025)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 161,260 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 770,000 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous — Production 17.80 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 17.26 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export value 86,901 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood, non-coniferous — export value in Southern Africa?
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — export value in Southern Africa was 7,569 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 Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 37,376 1000 USD in 2016.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, non-coniferous — export value recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 26 1000 USD in 1984.
- How does Southern Africa rank for sawnwood, non-coniferous — export value?
- Southern Africa ranks 27th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, non-coniferous — export value rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern 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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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