South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in Switzerland
Switzerland: South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value was 2,513 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in Switzerland, 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 Switzerland stood at 2,513 1000 USD.
That represents a change of down 8.6% on the previous year and down 77.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value in Switzerland peaked at 11,127 1000 USD in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1,971 1000 USD, in 1997.
That places Switzerland 36th out of 86 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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 Switzerland, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1,971 1000 USD | — |
| 1998 | 2,172 1000 USD | +10.2% |
| 1999 | 2,207 1000 USD | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 2,762 1000 USD | +25.1% |
| 2003 | 6,397 1000 USD | +131.6% |
| 2004 | 8,799 1000 USD | +37.5% |
| 2005 | 9,073 1000 USD | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 8,641 1000 USD | -4.8% |
| 2007 | 9,942 1000 USD | +15.1% |
| 2008 | 11,127 1000 USD | +11.9% |
| 2009 | 6,673 1000 USD | -40.0% |
| 2010 | 6,688 1000 USD | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 8,482 1000 USD | +26.8% |
| 2012 | 4,270 1000 USD | -49.7% |
| 2013 | 3,824 1000 USD | -10.4% |
| 2014 | 3,698 1000 USD | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 2,521 1000 USD | -31.8% |
| 2016 | 5,135 1000 USD | +103.7% |
| 2017 | 2,748 1000 USD | -46.5% |
| 2018 | 2,513 1000 USD | -8.6% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 2,513 1000 USD is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,090 1000 USD, 81% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 2,513 1000 USD is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,106 1000 USD, 81% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in Switzerland 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 | +131.6% | 2,762 1000 USD | 6,397 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,117 1000 USD | 1,971 1000 USD | 2,207 1000 USD | 3 |
| 2000s | 7,927 1000 USD | 2,762 1000 USD | 11,127 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 4,431 1000 USD | 2,513 1000 USD | 8,482 1000 USD | 9 |
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- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -0.4333 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.458 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.33 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 11.97 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.2741 % 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 0.0914 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value in Switzerland?
- South africa — forest products (export/import) — export value in Switzerland was 2,513 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 Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 11,127 1000 USD in 2008.
- What is the lowest south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,971 1000 USD in 1997.
- How does Switzerland rank for south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value?
- Switzerland ranks 36th out of 86 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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/