South Africa — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in China
China: South Africa — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity was 54 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in China, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
China recorded 54 m3 for south africa — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in 2018.
That represents a change of up 350.0% on the previous year and up 145.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in China peaked at 12,716 m3 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 4 m3, in 2013.
That places China 19th out of 30 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.
South Africa — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in China, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1,210 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 994 m3 | -17.9% |
| 1999 | 2,686 m3 | +170.2% |
| 2002 | 11,533 m3 | +329.4% |
| 2003 | 12,716 m3 | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 7,841 m3 | -38.3% |
| 2005 | 2,828 m3 | -63.9% |
| 2007 | 22 m3 | -99.2% |
| 2013 | 4 m3 | -81.8% |
| 2014 | 19 m3 | +375.0% |
| 2015 | 4 m3 | -78.9% |
| 2016 | 7 m3 | +75.0% |
| 2017 | 12 m3 | +71.4% |
| 2018 | 54 m3 | +350.0% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 54 m3 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 601 m3, 9% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
- China's 54 m3 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 398 m3, 14% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,630 m3 | 994 m3 | 2,686 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 6,988 m3 | 22 m3 | 12,716 m3 | 5 |
| 2010s | 16.67 m3 | 4 m3 | 54 m3 | 6 |
Countries ranked near China
- 16 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 95 m3 compare
- 17 Spain 78 m3 compare
- 18 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 73 m3 compare
- 20 Republic of Korea 38 m3 compare
- 21 Israel 19 m3 compare
- 22 Angola 16 m3 compare
- 22 Malawi 16 m3 compare
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 — import quantity in China?
- South africa — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in China was 54 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest south africa — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 12,716 m3 in 2003.
- What is the lowest south africa — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 4 m3 in 2013.
- How does China rank for south africa — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity?
- China ranks 19th out of 30 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 145.5%. 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 — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import 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/