South Africa — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in Australia
Australia: South Africa — Fibreboard — Import Quantity was 12,195 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in Australia, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
Australia recorded 12,195 m3 for south africa — fibreboard — import quantity in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 29.8% on the previous year and up 21.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — fibreboard — import quantity in Australia peaked at 45,185 m3 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 207 m3, in 1998.
Australia ranks 1st of 41 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 — Import Quantity in Australia, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 471 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 207 m3 | -56.1% |
| 1999 | 8,437 m3 | +3975.8% |
| 2003 | 6,133 m3 | -27.3% |
| 2005 | 9,962 m3 | +62.4% |
| 2006 | 29,468 m3 | +195.8% |
| 2007 | 22,953 m3 | -22.1% |
| 2008 | 10,068 m3 | -56.1% |
| 2009 | 9,906 m3 | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 12,207 m3 | +23.2% |
| 2011 | 41,750 m3 | +242.0% |
| 2012 | 45,185 m3 | +8.2% |
| 2013 | 30,078 m3 | -33.4% |
| 2014 | 28,196 m3 | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 19,681 m3 | -30.2% |
| 2016 | 15,898 m3 | -19.2% |
| 2017 | 9,392 m3 | -40.9% |
| 2018 | 12,195 m3 | +29.8% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 12,195 m3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 21 m3, 580.7× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Australia's 12,195 m3 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 24.5 m3, 497.8× the median. (8 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where South Africa — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in Australia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +3975.8% | 207 m3 | 8,437 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,038 m3 | 207 m3 | 8,437 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 14,748 m3 | 6,133 m3 | 29,468 m3 | 6 |
| 2010s | 23,842 m3 | 9,392 m3 | 45,185 m3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 1 United Republic of Tanzania 3,940 m3 compare
- 2 Democratic Republic of the Congo 617 m3 compare
- 2 Zimbabwe 10,400 m3 compare
- 3 Zambia 2,918 m3 compare
- 4 Kenya 2,884 m3 compare
More environment data for Australia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.75 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.345 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.4 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.6708 % 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 0.0861 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — fibreboard — import quantity in Australia?
- South africa — fibreboard — import quantity in Australia was 12,195 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest south africa — fibreboard — import quantity recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 45,185 m3 in 2012.
- What is the lowest south africa — fibreboard — import quantity recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 207 m3 in 1998.
- How does Australia rank for south africa — fibreboard — import quantity?
- Australia ranks 1st out of 41 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — fibreboard — import quantity rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of South Africa — Fibreboard — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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/