Total FAO — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Total FAO — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity was 19,134 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Total FAO — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 19,134 m3 for total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in 2018.
That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and down 86.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 201,000 m3 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 16,000 m3, in 2012.
That places South Africa 91st out of 158 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 — Sawnwood, coniferous — Import Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 62,800 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 138,000 m3 | +119.7% |
| 1999 | 201,000 m3 | +45.7% |
| 2002 | 180,000 m3 | -10.4% |
| 2003 | 180,000 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 81,602 m3 | -54.7% |
| 2005 | 81,602 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 96,181 m3 | +17.9% |
| 2007 | 101,300 m3 | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 137,724 m3 | +36.0% |
| 2009 | 137,724 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 82,728 m3 | -39.9% |
| 2011 | 102,500 m3 | +23.9% |
| 2012 | 16,000 m3 | -84.4% |
| 2013 | 67,042 m3 | +319.0% |
| 2014 | 57,239 m3 | -14.6% |
| 2015 | 80,000 m3 | +39.8% |
| 2016 | 63,000 m3 | -21.2% |
| 2017 | 19,281 m3 | -69.4% |
| 2018 | 19,134 m3 | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 133,933 m3 | 62,800 m3 | 201,000 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 124,517 m3 | 81,602 m3 | 180,000 m3 | 8 |
| 2010s | 56,325 m3 | 16,000 m3 | 102,500 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)
- 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 — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in South Africa?
- Total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity in South Africa was 19,134 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 201,000 m3 in 1999.
- What is the lowest total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,000 m3 in 2012.
- How does South Africa rank for total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 91st out of 158 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total fao — sawnwood, coniferous — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 86.1%. 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 — 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/