South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value was 6,919 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in Saudi Arabia, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value in Saudi Arabia is 6,919 1000 USD, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 548.5% on the previous year and down 43.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value in Saudi Arabia peaked at 12,718 1000 USD in 2006 and was at its lowest, 866 1000 USD, in 2012.
Saudi Arabia ranks 30th of 128 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2,153 1000 USD | — |
| 1999 | 5,247 1000 USD | +143.7% |
| 2002 | 6,110 1000 USD | +16.4% |
| 2003 | 7,696 1000 USD | +26.0% |
| 2004 | 9,192 1000 USD | +19.4% |
| 2005 | 4,974 1000 USD | -45.9% |
| 2006 | 12,718 1000 USD | +155.7% |
| 2007 | 12,465 1000 USD | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 12,320 1000 USD | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 7,452 1000 USD | -39.5% |
| 2010 | 2,792 1000 USD | -62.5% |
| 2011 | 1,368 1000 USD | -51.0% |
| 2012 | 866 1000 USD | -36.7% |
| 2013 | 1,619 1000 USD | +87.0% |
| 2014 | 2,350 1000 USD | +45.2% |
| 2015 | 1,275 1000 USD | -45.7% |
| 2016 | 2,508 1000 USD | +96.7% |
| 2017 | 1,067 1000 USD | -57.5% |
| 2018 | 6,919 1000 USD | +548.5% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 6,919 1000 USD is above the median for high income countries, which is 246 1000 USD, 28.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 6,919 1000 USD is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 373 1000 USD, 18.5× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in Saudi Arabia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +548.5% | 1,067 1000 USD | 6,919 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,700 1000 USD | 2,153 1000 USD | 5,247 1000 USD | 2 |
| 2000s | 9,116 1000 USD | 4,974 1000 USD | 12,718 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 2,307 1000 USD | 866 1000 USD | 6,919 1000 USD | 9 |
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More environment data for Saudi Arabia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -52.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -27.86 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.424 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.58 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.53 % 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 9.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value in Saudi Arabia?
- South africa — forest products (export/import) — import value in Saudi Arabia was 6,919 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 12,718 1000 USD in 2006.
- What is the lowest south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 866 1000 USD in 2012.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 30th out of 128 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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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/