Total FAO — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Quantity in South Africa

South Africa: Total FAO — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Quantity was 220,000 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
220,000 m3
Change on year
up 2.8%
World rank
31st
of 140 countries
All-time high
220,000 m3
in 2018
All-time low
14,619 m3
in 2011
Years of data
20
1997–2018

Total FAO — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Quantity in South Africa, 1997–2018

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k1997200720181997: 31.4k m31998: 57.5k m31999: 108.0k m32002: 65.0k m32003: 73.3k m32004: 56.7k m32005: 56.7k m32006: 37.6k m32007: 49.0k m32008: 35.4k m32009: 35.4k m32010: 31.4k m32011: 14.6k m32012: 16.0k m32013: 39.2k m32014: 44.2k m32015: 57.6k m32016: 172.0k m32017: 214.0k m32018: 220.0k m3

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in South Africa is 220,000 m3, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.

The figure is up 2.8% on the previous year and up 520.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in South Africa peaked at 220,000 m3 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 14,619 m3, in 2011.

That places South Africa 31st out of 140 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 65,633 m3 31,400 m3 108,000 m3 3
2000s 51,147 m3 35,435 m3 73,306 m3 8
2010s 89,894 m3 14,619 m3 220,000 m3 9

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 28 Italy 265,593 m3 compare
  2. 29 Spain 241,764 m3 compare
  3. 30 Uruguay 239,000 m3 compare
  4. 32 Australia 216,958 m3 compare
  5. 33 Switzerland 197,854 m3 compare
  6. 34 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 178,382 m3 compare

See the full ranking of 152 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in South Africa?
Total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity in South Africa was 220,000 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 220,000 m3 in 2018.
What is the lowest total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 14,619 m3 in 2011.
How does South Africa rank for total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity?
South Africa ranks 31st out of 140 countries with data for 2018.
Is total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — export quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 520.9%. 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 — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total FAO — Sawnwood, coniferous — Export Quantity
Unit
m3
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
152 places, 2,612 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/