South Africa — Plywood — Import Quantity in China

China: South Africa — Plywood — Import Quantity was 21 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
21 m3
Change on year
up 425.0%
World rank
19th
of 32 countries
All-time high
537 m3
in 2005
All-time low
1 m3
in 2011
Years of data
14
1997–2018

South Africa — Plywood — Import Quantity in China, 1997–2018

02004006001997200720181997: 80 m31998: 53 m31999: 258 m32002: 6 m32005: 537 m32006: 358 m32007: 135 m32008: 19 m32009: 138 m32010: 10 m32011: 1 m32014: 3 m32017: 4 m32018: 21 m3

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.

Analysis

The most recent figure for south africa — plywood — import quantity in China is 21 m3, measured in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 425.0% on the previous year and up 10.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, south africa — plywood — import quantity in China peaked at 537 m3 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1 m3, in 2011.

That places China 19th out of 32 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 130.33 m3 53 m3 258 m3 3
2000s 198.83 m3 6 m3 537 m3 6
2010s 7.8 m3 1 m3 21 m3 5

Countries ranked near China

  1. 16 India 35 m3 compare
  2. 17 United Arab Emirates 26 m3 compare
  3. 18 France 23 m3 compare
  4. 20 Rwanda 17 m3 compare
  5. 21 Angola 15 m3 compare
  6. 22 Malaysia 11 m3 compare

See the full ranking of 33 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is south africa — plywood — import quantity in China?
South africa — plywood — import quantity in China was 21 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest south africa — plywood — import quantity recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 537 m3 in 2005.
What is the lowest south africa — plywood — import quantity recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 1 m3 in 2011.
How does China rank for south africa — plywood — import quantity?
China ranks 19th out of 32 countries with data for 2018.
Is south africa — plywood — import quantity rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is up 10.5%. 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 — Plywood — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
South Africa — Plywood — Import Quantity
Unit
m3
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
33 places, 400 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/