South Africa — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Quantity in China
China: South Africa — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Quantity was 35 m3 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Quantity in China, 2007–2017
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2017, south africa — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in China stood at 35 m3. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is down 88.6% on the previous year and down 55.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in China peaked at 864 m3 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 35 m3, in 2017.
China ranks 23rd of 26 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
South Africa — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Quantity in China, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 78 m3 | — |
| 2008 | 135 m3 | +73.1% |
| 2010 | 136 m3 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 142 m3 | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 139 m3 | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 733 m3 | +427.3% |
| 2014 | 864 m3 | +17.9% |
| 2015 | 304 m3 | -64.8% |
| 2016 | 306 m3 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 35 m3 | -88.6% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 35 m3 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 59 m3, 59% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
- China's 35 m3 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 46 m3, 76% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 106.5 m3 | 78 m3 | 135 m3 | 2 |
| 2010s | 332.38 m3 | 35 m3 | 864 m3 | 8 |
Countries ranked near China
More environment data for China
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.279 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.92 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 5.29 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.8065 % 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 -0.2517 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in China?
- South africa — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in China was 35 m3 in 2017, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest south africa — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 864 m3 in 2014.
- What is the lowest south africa — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 35 m3 in 2017.
- How does China rank for south africa — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity?
- China ranks 23rd out of 26 countries with data for 2017.
- Is south africa — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.1%. 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 — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Quantity. 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/