South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value was 89,221 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe is 89,221 1000 USD, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
That represents a change of up 44.5% on the previous year and up 418.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value in Zimbabwe peaked at 89,221 1000 USD in 2018 and was at its lowest, 13,194 1000 USD, in 2002.
That places Zimbabwe 4th out of 128 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 24,652 1000 USD | — |
| 1999 | 24,105 1000 USD | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 13,194 1000 USD | -45.3% |
| 2003 | 22,010 1000 USD | +66.8% |
| 2004 | 18,080 1000 USD | -17.9% |
| 2005 | 27,840 1000 USD | +54.0% |
| 2006 | 17,767 1000 USD | -36.2% |
| 2007 | 20,476 1000 USD | +15.2% |
| 2008 | 17,200 1000 USD | -16.0% |
| 2009 | 24,304 1000 USD | +41.3% |
| 2010 | 61,515 1000 USD | +153.1% |
| 2011 | 68,847 1000 USD | +11.9% |
| 2012 | 67,114 1000 USD | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 56,523 1000 USD | -15.8% |
| 2014 | 62,884 1000 USD | +11.3% |
| 2015 | 50,780 1000 USD | -19.2% |
| 2016 | 53,254 1000 USD | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 61,755 1000 USD | +16.0% |
| 2018 | 89,221 1000 USD | +44.5% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 89,221 1000 USD is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,427 1000 USD, 62.5× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 89,221 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 519 1000 USD, 171.9× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24,378 1000 USD | 24,105 1000 USD | 24,652 1000 USD | 2 |
| 2000s | 20,109 1000 USD | 13,194 1000 USD | 27,840 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 63,544 1000 USD | 50,780 1000 USD | 89,221 1000 USD | 9 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 1 China 375,677 1000 USD compare
- 1 United Republic of Tanzania 26,809 1000 USD compare
- 2 Cabo Verde 10 1000 USD compare
- 2 India 204,252 1000 USD compare
- 2 Viet Nam 7,776 1000 USD compare
- 3 Democratic Republic of the Congo 5,271 1000 USD compare
- 3 Indonesia 132,258 1000 USD compare
- 4 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1,099 1000 USD compare
- 5 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 46 1000 USD compare
- 5 Thailand 88,427 1000 USD compare
- 6 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 63,525 1000 USD compare
- 6 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 19 1000 USD compare
- 7 Syrian Arab Republic 6 1000 USD compare
- 7 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 59,902 1000 USD compare
More environment data for Zimbabwe
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.93 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 3.29 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.311 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.06 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.19 % 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 1.53 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value in Zimbabwe?
- South africa — forest products (export/import) — import value in Zimbabwe was 89,221 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 89,221 1000 USD in 2018.
- What is the lowest south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,194 1000 USD in 2002.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value?
- Zimbabwe ranks 4th out of 128 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — forest products (export/import) — import value rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 418.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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/