Total FAO — Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Export in South Africa

South Africa: Total FAO — Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Export was 401,000 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
401,000 m3
Change on year
down 2.7%
World rank
24th
of 119 countries
All-time high
412,269 m3
in 2017
All-time low
4,257 m3
in 2011
Years of data
20
1997–2018

Total FAO — Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Export in South Africa, 1997–2018

0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k1997200720181997: 278.6k m31998: 92.9k m31999: 182.0k m32002: 87.1k m32003: 125.7k m32004: 188.0k m32005: 188.0k m32006: 115.4k m32007: 45.7k m32008: 65.3k m32009: 11.5k m32010: 7.0k m32011: 4.3k m32012: 10.0k m32013: 61.1k m32014: 130.0k m32015: 102.0k m32016: 128.8k m32017: 412.3k m32018: 401.0k m3

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.

Analysis

In 2018, total fao — industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export in South Africa stood at 401,000 m3.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.7% on the previous year and up 514.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total fao — industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export in South Africa peaked at 412,269 m3 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 4,257 m3, in 2011.

South Africa ranks 24th of 119 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Total FAO — Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Export in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Total FAO — Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Export Quantity in South Africa, 1997 to 2018.
Year m3 Change
1997 278,600 m3
1998 92,900 m3 -66.7%
1999 182,000 m3 +95.9%
2002 87,100 m3 -52.1%
2003 125,712 m3 +44.3%
2004 188,017 m3 +49.6%
2005 188,017 m3 +0.0%
2006 115,379 m3 -38.6%
2007 45,653 m3 -60.4%
2008 65,276 m3 +43.0%
2009 11,497 m3 -82.4%
2010 7,000 m3 -39.1%
2011 4,257 m3 -39.2%
2012 10,000 m3 +134.9%
2013 61,135 m3 +511.4%
2014 130,000 m3 +112.6%
2015 102,000 m3 -21.5%
2016 128,840 m3 +26.3%
2017 412,269 m3 +220.0%
2018 401,000 m3 -2.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 184,500 m3 92,900 m3 278,600 m3 3
2000s 103,331 m3 11,497 m3 188,017 m3 8
2010s 139,611 m3 4,257 m3 412,269 m3 9

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 21 Belgium 556,515 m3 compare
  2. 22 Denmark 530,976 m3 compare
  3. 23 Switzerland 530,971 m3 compare
  4. 25 Hungary 346,562 m3 compare
  5. 26 Luxembourg 315,537 m3 compare
  6. 27 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 302,000 m3 compare

See the full ranking of 129 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total fao — industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export in South Africa?
Total fao — industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export in South Africa was 401,000 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest total fao — industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 412,269 m3 in 2017.
What is the lowest total fao — industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 4,257 m3 in 2011.
How does South Africa rank for total fao — industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export?
South Africa ranks 24th out of 119 countries with data for 2018.
Is total fao — industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — export rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 514.3%. 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 — Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Export Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total FAO — Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Export Quantity
Unit
m3
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
129 places, 2,072 data points, 1997–2018
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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/