South Africa — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity in China (People’s Republic of)
China (People’s Republic of): South Africa — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity was 521 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity in China (People’s Republic of), 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for south africa — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity in China (People’s Republic of) is 521 m3, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 80.3% on the previous year and up 229.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity in China (People’s Republic of) peaked at 39,290 m3 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 6 m3, in 2013.
That places China (People’s Republic of) 6th out of 60 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 — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity in China (People’s Republic of), year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 4,317 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 7,922 m3 | +83.5% |
| 1999 | 11,257 m3 | +42.1% |
| 2000 | 11,257 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 39,290 m3 | +249.0% |
| 2002 | 15,114 m3 | -61.5% |
| 2003 | 6,045 m3 | -60.0% |
| 2004 | 6,375 m3 | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 3,219 m3 | -49.5% |
| 2007 | 101 m3 | -96.9% |
| 2008 | 158 m3 | +56.4% |
| 2009 | 36 m3 | -77.2% |
| 2010 | 384 m3 | +966.7% |
| 2011 | 355 m3 | -7.6% |
| 2012 | 1,124 m3 | +216.6% |
| 2013 | 6 m3 | -99.5% |
| 2014 | 713 m3 | +11783.3% |
| 2015 | 424 m3 | -40.5% |
| 2016 | 289 m3 | -31.8% |
| 2018 | 521 m3 | +80.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7,832 m3 | 4,317 m3 | 11,257 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 9,066 m3 | 36 m3 | 39,290 m3 | 9 |
| 2010s | 477 m3 | 6 m3 | 1,124 m3 | 8 |
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- Standard Deviation 0.279 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.92 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity in China (People’s Republic of)?
- South africa — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity in China (People’s Republic of) was 521 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest south africa — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity recorded in China (People’s Republic of)?
- The highest recorded value was 39,290 m3 in 2001.
- What is the lowest south africa — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity recorded in China (People’s Republic of)?
- The lowest recorded value was 6 m3 in 2013.
- How does China (People’s Republic of) rank for south africa — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity?
- China (People’s Republic of) ranks 6th out of 60 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — sawnwood, non-coniferous all — import quantity rising or falling in China (People’s Republic of)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 229.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China (People’s Republic of) data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of South Africa — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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/