Total FAO — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Total FAO — Fibreboard — Import Quantity was 71,938 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Total FAO — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2018, total fao — fibreboard — import quantity in South Africa stood at 71,938 m3.
That represents a change of down 20.2% on the previous year and up 34.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total fao — fibreboard — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 193,600 m3 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 10,500 m3, in 1997.
That places South Africa 63rd out of 159 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.
Total FAO — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 10,500 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 26,100 m3 | +148.6% |
| 1999 | 32,800 m3 | +25.7% |
| 2002 | 42,900 m3 | +30.8% |
| 2003 | 80,352 m3 | +87.3% |
| 2004 | 112,878 m3 | +40.5% |
| 2005 | 112,878 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 170,152 m3 | +50.7% |
| 2007 | 193,600 m3 | +13.8% |
| 2008 | 53,678 m3 | -72.3% |
| 2009 | 53,678 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 63,300 m3 | +17.9% |
| 2011 | 190,040 m3 | +200.2% |
| 2012 | 187,206 m3 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 91,517 m3 | -51.1% |
| 2014 | 133,335 m3 | +45.7% |
| 2015 | 60,477 m3 | -54.6% |
| 2016 | 106,257 m3 | +75.7% |
| 2017 | 90,164 m3 | -15.1% |
| 2018 | 71,938 m3 | -20.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23,133 m3 | 10,500 m3 | 32,800 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 102,514 m3 | 42,900 m3 | 193,600 m3 | 8 |
| 2010s | 110,470 m3 | 60,477 m3 | 190,040 m3 | 9 |
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More environment data for South Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.46 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 8.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import -37.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 0.0001 t per person (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -11.78 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -12.27 Percentage change (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value -6.69 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total fao — fibreboard — import quantity in South Africa?
- Total fao — fibreboard — import quantity in South Africa was 71,938 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest total fao — fibreboard — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 193,600 m3 in 2007.
- What is the lowest total fao — fibreboard — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,500 m3 in 1997.
- How does South Africa rank for total fao — fibreboard — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 63rd out of 159 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total fao — fibreboard — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Total FAO — Fibreboard — 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/