South Africa — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: South Africa — Fibreboard — Import Quantity was 10,400 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in Zimbabwe, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for south africa — fibreboard — import quantity in Zimbabwe is 10,400 m3, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 37.8% on the previous year and up 396.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — fibreboard — import quantity in Zimbabwe peaked at 10,400 m3 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 307 m3, in 2007.
Zimbabwe ranks 2nd 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2,209 m3 | — |
| 1999 | 3,465 m3 | +56.9% |
| 2002 | 1,508 m3 | -56.5% |
| 2003 | 1,233 m3 | -18.2% |
| 2004 | 1,392 m3 | +12.9% |
| 2005 | 3,100 m3 | +122.7% |
| 2006 | 3,969 m3 | +28.0% |
| 2007 | 307 m3 | -92.3% |
| 2008 | 2,095 m3 | +582.4% |
| 2009 | 1,814 m3 | -13.4% |
| 2010 | 4,347 m3 | +139.6% |
| 2011 | 6,700 m3 | +54.1% |
| 2012 | 9,145 m3 | +36.5% |
| 2013 | 5,832 m3 | -36.2% |
| 2014 | 5,100 m3 | -12.6% |
| 2015 | 7,205 m3 | +41.3% |
| 2016 | 7,445 m3 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 7,548 m3 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 10,400 m3 | +37.8% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 10,400 m3 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 185 m3, 56.2× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 10,400 m3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 181 m3, 57.5× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where South Africa — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +582.4% | 307 m3 | 2,095 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,837 m3 | 2,209 m3 | 3,465 m3 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1,927 m3 | 307 m3 | 3,969 m3 | 8 |
| 2010s | 7,080 m3 | 4,347 m3 | 10,400 m3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 1 Australia 12,195 m3 compare
- 1 United Republic of Tanzania 3,940 m3 compare
- 2 Democratic Republic of the Congo 617 m3 compare
- 3 Zambia 2,918 m3 compare
- 4 Kenya 2,884 m3 compare
- 5 Mozambique 1,635 m3 compare
More environment data for Zimbabwe
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.93 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 3.29 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.311 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.06 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.19 % 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 1.53 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — fibreboard — import quantity in Zimbabwe?
- South africa — fibreboard — import quantity in Zimbabwe was 10,400 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest south africa — fibreboard — import quantity recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 10,400 m3 in 2018.
- What is the lowest south africa — fibreboard — import quantity recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 307 m3 in 2007.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for south africa — fibreboard — import quantity?
- Zimbabwe ranks 2nd out of 41 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — fibreboard — import quantity rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 396.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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/