South Africa — Fibreboard — Export Quantity in China
China: South Africa — Fibreboard — Export Quantity was 16,773 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Fibreboard — Export Quantity in China, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for south africa — fibreboard — export quantity in China is 16,773 m3, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 3.9% on the previous year and down 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — fibreboard — export quantity in China peaked at 35,846 m3 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 28 m3, in 1999.
China ranks 3rd of 39 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
South Africa — Fibreboard — Export Quantity in China, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 353 m3 | — |
| 1999 | 28 m3 | -92.1% |
| 2002 | 34 m3 | +21.4% |
| 2003 | 306 m3 | +800.0% |
| 2004 | 1,708 m3 | +458.2% |
| 2005 | 10,013 m3 | +486.2% |
| 2006 | 35,846 m3 | +258.0% |
| 2007 | 35,356 m3 | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 16,906 m3 | -52.2% |
| 2009 | 16,246 m3 | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 20,311 m3 | +25.0% |
| 2011 | 25,238 m3 | +24.3% |
| 2012 | 30,599 m3 | +21.2% |
| 2013 | 24,347 m3 | -20.4% |
| 2014 | 23,314 m3 | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 26,045 m3 | +11.7% |
| 2016 | 20,623 m3 | -20.8% |
| 2017 | 17,462 m3 | -15.3% |
| 2018 | 16,773 m3 | -3.9% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 16,773 m3 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8,233 m3, 2.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- China's 16,773 m3 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 555 m3, 30.2× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where South Africa — Fibreboard — Export Quantity in China 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +800.0% | 34 m3 | 306 m3 |
| 2005 | +486.2% | 1,708 m3 | 10,013 m3 |
| 2004 | +458.2% | 306 m3 | 1,708 m3 |
| 2006 | +258.0% | 10,013 m3 | 35,846 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 190.5 m3 | 28 m3 | 353 m3 | 2 |
| 2000s | 14,552 m3 | 34 m3 | 35,846 m3 | 8 |
| 2010s | 22,746 m3 | 16,773 m3 | 30,599 m3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near China
More environment data for China
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.279 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.92 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 5.29 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.8065 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.2517 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — fibreboard — export quantity in China?
- South africa — fibreboard — export quantity in China was 16,773 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest south africa — fibreboard — export quantity recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 35,846 m3 in 2006.
- What is the lowest south africa — fibreboard — export quantity recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 28 m3 in 1999.
- How does China rank for south africa — fibreboard — export quantity?
- China ranks 3rd out of 39 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — fibreboard — export quantity rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of South Africa — Fibreboard — Export Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The database contains data on the bilateral trade flows in roundwood, primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world. The main types of primary forest products included in are: roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further. The definitions are available. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/forestry/statistics/80572/en/