South Africa — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: South Africa — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity was 922 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in Zimbabwe, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for south africa — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Zimbabwe is 922 m3, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 206.3% on the previous year and up 175.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Zimbabwe peaked at 23,739 m3 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 8 m3, in 2004.
Zimbabwe ranks 5th of 30 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 — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 70 m3 | — |
| 1999 | 110 m3 | +57.1% |
| 2002 | 17,132 m3 | +15474.5% |
| 2003 | 142 m3 | -99.2% |
| 2004 | 8 m3 | -94.4% |
| 2005 | 22 m3 | +175.0% |
| 2006 | 127 m3 | +477.3% |
| 2007 | 64 m3 | -49.6% |
| 2008 | 335 m3 | +423.4% |
| 2009 | 139 m3 | -58.5% |
| 2010 | 23,739 m3 | +16978.4% |
| 2011 | 169 m3 | -99.3% |
| 2012 | 395 m3 | +133.7% |
| 2013 | 371 m3 | -6.1% |
| 2014 | 547 m3 | +47.4% |
| 2015 | 450 m3 | -17.7% |
| 2016 | 1,030 m3 | +128.9% |
| 2017 | 301 m3 | -70.8% |
| 2018 | 922 m3 | +206.3% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 922 m3 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 163 m3, 5.7× the median. (5 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 922 m3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 203 m3, 4.5× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where South Africa — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +16978.4% | 139 m3 | 23,739 m3 |
| 2002 | +15474.5% | 110 m3 | 17,132 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 90 m3 | 70 m3 | 110 m3 | 2 |
| 2000s | 2,246 m3 | 8 m3 | 17,132 m3 | 8 |
| 2010s | 3,103 m3 | 169 m3 | 23,739 m3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
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 — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Zimbabwe?
- South africa — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in Zimbabwe was 922 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 23,739 m3 in 2010.
- What is the lowest south africa — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 8 m3 in 2004.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for south africa — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity?
- Zimbabwe ranks 5th out of 30 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 175.2%. 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 — 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/