Total FAO — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Total FAO — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity was 147,524 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Total FAO — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2018, total fao — wood chips and particles — import quantity in South Africa stood at 147,524 m3. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of up 20,766.2% on the previous year and up 23,655.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total fao — wood chips and particles — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 147,524 m3 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 200 m3, in 1999.
That places South Africa 26th out of 128 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.
Total FAO — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2,000 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 1,500 m3 | -25.0% |
| 1999 | 200 m3 | -86.7% |
| 2000 | 200 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 200 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 200 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 267 m3 | +33.5% |
| 2005 | 267 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 500 m3 | +87.3% |
| 2008 | 621 m3 | +24.2% |
| 2009 | 621 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 423 m3 | -31.9% |
| 2011 | 441 m3 | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 441 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 7,956 m3 | +1704.1% |
| 2014 | 2,415 m3 | -69.6% |
| 2015 | 7,286 m3 | +201.7% |
| 2016 | 9,254 m3 | +27.0% |
| 2017 | 707 m3 | -92.4% |
| 2018 | 147,524 m3 | +20766.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,233 m3 | 200 m3 | 2,000 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 359.5 m3 | 200 m3 | 621 m3 | 8 |
| 2010s | 19,605 m3 | 423 m3 | 147,524 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, not elsewhere specified — Import -37.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 0.0001 t per person (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -11.78 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -12.27 Percentage change (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value -6.69 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total fao — wood chips and particles — import quantity in South Africa?
- Total fao — wood chips and particles — import quantity in South Africa was 147,524 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest total fao — wood chips and particles — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 147,524 m3 in 2018.
- What is the lowest total fao — wood chips and particles — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 200 m3 in 1999.
- How does South Africa rank for total fao — wood chips and particles — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 26th out of 128 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total fao — wood chips and particles — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23,655.9%. 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 — Wood chips and particles — 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/