South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in China

China: South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value was 375,677 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
375,677 1000 USD
Change on year
up 13.8%
World rank
1st
of 136 countries
All-time high
391,359 1000 USD
in 2014
All-time low
12,414 1000 USD
in 2006
Years of data
20
1997–2018

South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in China, 1997–2018

0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k1997200720181997: 48.3k 1000 USD1998: 37.0k 1000 USD1999: 38.7k 1000 USD2002: 46.1k 1000 USD2003: 56.6k 1000 USD2004: 42.2k 1000 USD2005: 25.2k 1000 USD2006: 12.4k 1000 USD2007: 49.9k 1000 USD2008: 63.9k 1000 USD2009: 82.8k 1000 USD2010: 98.1k 1000 USD2011: 197.0k 1000 USD2012: 183.3k 1000 USD2013: 182.6k 1000 USD2014: 391.4k 1000 USD2015: 348.2k 1000 USD2016: 309.7k 1000 USD2017: 330.1k 1000 USD2018: 375.7k 1000 USD

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

In 2018, south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value in China stood at 375,677 1000 USD.

The figure is up 13.8% on the previous year and up 488.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value in China peaked at 391,359 1000 USD in 2014 and was at its lowest, 12,414 1000 USD, in 2006.

China ranks 1st of 136 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 41,331 1000 USD 37,034 1000 USD 48,284 1000 USD 3
2000s 47,372 1000 USD 12,414 1000 USD 82,754 1000 USD 8
2010s 268,449 1000 USD 98,073 1000 USD 391,359 1000 USD 9

Countries ranked near China

  1. 2 India 204,252 1000 USD compare
  2. 3 Indonesia 132,258 1000 USD compare
  3. 4 Zimbabwe 89,221 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 138 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value in China?
South africa — forest products (export/import) — import value in China was 375,677 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 391,359 1000 USD in 2014.
What is the lowest south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 12,414 1000 USD in 2006.
How does China rank for south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value?
China ranks 1st out of 136 countries with data for 2018.
Is south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is up 488.2%. 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) — Import Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
138 places, 2,099 data points, 1997–2018
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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/