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
Total FAO — Industrial roundwood, coniferous (export/import) — Export in South Africa, 1997–2018
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 21 Belgium 556,515 m3 compare
- 22 Denmark 530,976 m3 compare
- 23 Switzerland 530,971 m3 compare
- 25 Hungary 346,562 m3 compare
- 26 Luxembourg 315,537 m3 compare
- 27 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 302,000 m3 compare
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)
- Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 36.55 % change on previous year (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, per capita 0.0041 t per person (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import value, annual growth rate 18.9 % change on previous year (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import value, per capita 0.0042 1000 USD per person (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 9.67 % change on previous year (2024)
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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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/