South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in China
China: South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value was 110,914 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in China, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2018, south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value in China stood at 110,914 1000 USD.
That represents a change of down 2.0% on the previous year and up 163.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value in China peaked at 147,314 1000 USD in 2014 and was at its lowest, 337 1000 USD, in 1999.
China ranks 2nd of 86 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 — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in China, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 496 1000 USD | — |
| 1998 | 17,687 1000 USD | +3465.9% |
| 1999 | 337 1000 USD | -98.1% |
| 2002 | 623 1000 USD | +84.9% |
| 2003 | 2,149 1000 USD | +244.9% |
| 2004 | 4,430 1000 USD | +106.1% |
| 2005 | 16,552 1000 USD | +273.6% |
| 2006 | 27,616 1000 USD | +66.8% |
| 2007 | 45,463 1000 USD | +64.6% |
| 2008 | 42,161 1000 USD | -7.3% |
| 2009 | 46,642 1000 USD | +10.6% |
| 2010 | 64,072 1000 USD | +37.4% |
| 2011 | 97,397 1000 USD | +52.0% |
| 2012 | 104,136 1000 USD | +6.9% |
| 2013 | 135,097 1000 USD | +29.7% |
| 2014 | 147,314 1000 USD | +9.0% |
| 2015 | 127,928 1000 USD | -13.2% |
| 2016 | 133,977 1000 USD | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 113,191 1000 USD | -15.5% |
| 2018 | 110,914 1000 USD | -2.0% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 110,914 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 339 1000 USD, 327.2× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- China's 110,914 1000 USD is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 10,958 1000 USD, 10.1× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +3465.9% | 496 1000 USD | 17,687 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,173 1000 USD | 337 1000 USD | 17,687 1000 USD | 3 |
| 2000s | 23,204 1000 USD | 623 1000 USD | 46,642 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 114,892 1000 USD | 64,072 1000 USD | 147,314 1000 USD | 9 |
Countries ranked near China
- 1 Germany 115,229 1000 USD compare
- 1 Viet Nam 693 1000 USD compare
- 2 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 511 1000 USD compare
- 3 Brazil 104,332 1000 USD compare
- 3 United Republic of Tanzania 16 1000 USD compare
- 4 Democratic Republic of the Congo 2 1000 USD compare
- 4 Finland 95,431 1000 USD compare
- 5 Sweden 61,259 1000 USD compare
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 — forest products (export/import) — export value in China?
- South africa — forest products (export/import) — export value in China was 110,914 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 147,314 1000 USD in 2014.
- What is the lowest south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 337 1000 USD in 1999.
- How does China rank for south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value?
- China ranks 2nd out of 86 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 163.1%. 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 — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value. 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/