Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Production in South Africa
South Africa: Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Production was 127,000 m3 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Production in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sawnwood, non-coniferous — production in South Africa is 127,000 m3, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sawnwood, non-coniferous — production in South Africa peaked at 296,765 m3 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 50,500 m3, in 1961.
South Africa ranks 59th of 219 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Production in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 50,500 m3 | — |
| 1962 | 67,000 m3 | +32.7% |
| 1963 | 66,500 m3 | -0.7% |
| 1964 | 61,000 m3 | -8.3% |
| 1965 | 58,500 m3 | -4.1% |
| 1966 | 79,500 m3 | +35.9% |
| 1967 | 76,000 m3 | -4.4% |
| 1968 | 83,000 m3 | +9.2% |
| 1969 | 144,500 m3 | +74.1% |
| 1970 | 153,500 m3 | +6.2% |
| 1971 | 191,500 m3 | +24.8% |
| 1972 | 158,000 m3 | -17.5% |
| 1973 | 155,500 m3 | -1.6% |
| 1974 | 168,500 m3 | +8.4% |
| 1975 | 208,500 m3 | +23.7% |
| 1976 | 210,500 m3 | +1.0% |
| 1977 | 147,000 m3 | -30.2% |
| 1978 | 152,500 m3 | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 158,000 m3 | +3.6% |
| 1980 | 176,000 m3 | +11.4% |
| 1981 | 184,500 m3 | +4.8% |
| 1982 | 237,500 m3 | +28.7% |
| 1983 | 248,500 m3 | +4.6% |
| 1984 | 263,500 m3 | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 225,500 m3 | -14.4% |
| 1986 | 240,500 m3 | +6.7% |
| 1987 | 240,500 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 250,500 m3 | +4.2% |
| 1989 | 250,500 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 202,000 m3 | -19.4% |
| 1991 | 173,000 m3 | -14.4% |
| 1992 | 179,000 m3 | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 132,000 m3 | -26.3% |
| 1994 | 134,000 m3 | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 135,000 m3 | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 135,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 135,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 102,000 m3 | -24.4% |
| 1999 | 102,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 102,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 102,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 102,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 94,700 m3 | -7.2% |
| 2004 | 134,800 m3 | +42.3% |
| 2005 | 201,800 m3 | +49.7% |
| 2006 | 79,800 m3 | -60.5% |
| 2007 | 149,630 m3 | +87.5% |
| 2008 | 177,499 m3 | +18.6% |
| 2009 | 122,317 m3 | -31.1% |
| 2010 | 296,765 m3 | +142.6% |
| 2011 | 115,037 m3 | -61.2% |
| 2012 | 104,391 m3 | -9.3% |
| 2013 | 133,177 m3 | +27.6% |
| 2014 | 135,565 m3 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 147,066 m3 | +8.5% |
| 2016 | 155,758 m3 | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 161,991 m3 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 259,317 m3 | +60.1% |
| 2019 | 259,317 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 127,000 m3 | -51.0% |
| 2021 | 127,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 127,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 127,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 127,000 m3 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 76,278 m3 | 50,500 m3 | 144,500 m3 | 9 |
| 1970s | 170,350 m3 | 147,000 m3 | 210,500 m3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 231,750 m3 | 176,000 m3 | 263,500 m3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 142,900 m3 | 102,000 m3 | 202,000 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 126,655 m3 | 79,800 m3 | 201,800 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 176,838 m3 | 104,391 m3 | 296,765 m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 127,000 m3 | 127,000 m3 | 127,000 m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More environment data for South Africa
- 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)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import -37.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 0.0001 t per person (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -11.78 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -12.27 Percentage change (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value -6.69 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sawnwood, non-coniferous — production in South Africa?
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — production in South Africa was 127,000 m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sawnwood, non-coniferous — production recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 296,765 m3 in 2010.
- What is the lowest sawnwood, non-coniferous — production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 50,500 m3 in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for sawnwood, non-coniferous — production?
- South Africa ranks 59th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sawnwood, non-coniferous — production rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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 — Production. 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