Total FAO — Plywood — Import Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Total FAO — Plywood — Import Quantity was 42,553 m3 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Total FAO — Plywood — Import Quantity in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total fao — plywood — import quantity in South Africa is 42,553 m3, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 27.5% on the previous year and down 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total fao — plywood — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 75,800 m3 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 7,600 m3, in 1999.
South Africa ranks 63rd of 159 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Total FAO — Plywood — Import Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 42,500 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 23,000 m3 | -45.9% |
| 1999 | 7,600 m3 | -67.0% |
| 2002 | 18,200 m3 | +139.5% |
| 2003 | 20,000 m3 | +9.9% |
| 2004 | 20,551 m3 | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 20,551 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 37,903 m3 | +84.4% |
| 2007 | 75,800 m3 | +100.0% |
| 2008 | 46,598 m3 | -38.5% |
| 2009 | 46,598 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 55,897 m3 | +20.0% |
| 2011 | 74,236 m3 | +32.8% |
| 2012 | 74,000 m3 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 32,691 m3 | -55.8% |
| 2014 | 61,314 m3 | +87.6% |
| 2015 | 32,000 m3 | -47.8% |
| 2016 | 51,516 m3 | +61.0% |
| 2017 | 58,654 m3 | +13.9% |
| 2018 | 42,553 m3 | -27.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24,367 m3 | 7,600 m3 | 42,500 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 35,775 m3 | 18,200 m3 | 75,800 m3 | 8 |
| 2010s | 53,651 m3 | 32,000 m3 | 74,236 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 — Import quantity, annual growth rate 9.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per capita 0.0074 t per person (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate -4.84 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value, per capita 0.0081 1000 USD per person (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import -37.67 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total fao — plywood — import quantity in South Africa?
- Total fao — plywood — import quantity in South Africa was 42,553 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest total fao — plywood — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 75,800 m3 in 2007.
- What is the lowest total fao — plywood — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,600 m3 in 1999.
- How does South Africa rank for total fao — plywood — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 63rd out of 159 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total fao — plywood — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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 — Plywood — 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/