South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in Japan
Japan: South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value was 2,338 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in Japan, 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 Japan stood at 2,338 1000 USD.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 63.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value in Japan peaked at 9,362 1000 USD in 2007 and was at its lowest, 420 1000 USD, in 2012.
Japan ranks 40th of 86 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Japan, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 4,562 1000 USD | — |
| 1998 | 4,616 1000 USD | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 1,840 1000 USD | -60.1% |
| 2002 | 849 1000 USD | -53.9% |
| 2003 | 2,921 1000 USD | +244.1% |
| 2004 | 8,210 1000 USD | +181.1% |
| 2005 | 5,508 1000 USD | -32.9% |
| 2006 | 5,638 1000 USD | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 9,362 1000 USD | +66.1% |
| 2008 | 6,450 1000 USD | -31.1% |
| 2009 | 5,974 1000 USD | -7.4% |
| 2010 | 8,286 1000 USD | +38.7% |
| 2011 | 7,135 1000 USD | -13.9% |
| 2012 | 420 1000 USD | -94.1% |
| 2013 | 568 1000 USD | +35.2% |
| 2014 | 3,679 1000 USD | +547.7% |
| 2015 | 1,225 1000 USD | -66.7% |
| 2016 | 4,074 1000 USD | +232.6% |
| 2017 | 2,331 1000 USD | -42.8% |
| 2018 | 2,338 1000 USD | +0.3% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 2,338 1000 USD is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,090 1000 USD, 76% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Japan's 2,338 1000 USD is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 10,958 1000 USD, 21% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in Japan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +547.7% | 568 1000 USD | 3,679 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,673 1000 USD | 1,840 1000 USD | 4,616 1000 USD | 3 |
| 2000s | 5,614 1000 USD | 849 1000 USD | 9,362 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 3,340 1000 USD | 420 1000 USD | 8,286 1000 USD | 9 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More environment data for Japan
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.8 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.358 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.86 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -3.12 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -2.8 % 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 -0.4957 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value in Japan?
- South africa — forest products (export/import) — export value in Japan was 2,338 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 9,362 1000 USD in 2007.
- What is the lowest south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 420 1000 USD in 2012.
- How does Japan rank for south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value?
- Japan ranks 40th out of 86 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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/