South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in Zambia
Zambia: South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value was 234 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in Zambia, 1998–2018
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 Zambia stood at 234 1000 USD.
The figure is down 53.8% on the previous year and down 92.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value in Zambia peaked at 3,131 1000 USD in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3 1000 USD, in 2004.
Zambia ranks 56th 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 574 1000 USD | — |
| 1999 | 258 1000 USD | -55.1% |
| 2002 | 1,076 1000 USD | +317.1% |
| 2003 | 423 1000 USD | -60.7% |
| 2004 | 3 1000 USD | -99.3% |
| 2005 | 2,721 1000 USD | +90600.0% |
| 2006 | 2,499 1000 USD | -8.2% |
| 2007 | 2,053 1000 USD | -17.8% |
| 2008 | 3,131 1000 USD | +52.5% |
| 2009 | 2,332 1000 USD | -25.5% |
| 2010 | 2,041 1000 USD | -12.5% |
| 2011 | 2,554 1000 USD | +25.1% |
| 2012 | 36 1000 USD | -98.6% |
| 2013 | 1,654 1000 USD | +4494.4% |
| 2014 | 742 1000 USD | -55.1% |
| 2015 | 775 1000 USD | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 329 1000 USD | -57.5% |
| 2017 | 507 1000 USD | +54.1% |
| 2018 | 234 1000 USD | -53.8% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 234 1000 USD is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 200 1000 USD, 1.2× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 234 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 128 1000 USD, 1.8× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Export Value in Zambia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +90600.0% | 3 1000 USD | 2,721 1000 USD |
| 2013 | +4494.4% | 36 1000 USD | 1,654 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 416 1000 USD | 258 1000 USD | 574 1000 USD | 2 |
| 2000s | 1,780 1000 USD | 3 1000 USD | 3,131 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 985.78 1000 USD | 36 1000 USD | 2,554 1000 USD | 9 |
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More environment data for Zambia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.03 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.265 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.11 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.74 % 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 3.49 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value in Zambia?
- South africa — forest products (export/import) — export value in Zambia was 234 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 3,131 1000 USD in 2008.
- What is the lowest south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 1000 USD in 2004.
- How does Zambia rank for south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value?
- Zambia ranks 56th out of 86 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — forest products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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/