United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Sawnwood in South Africa
South Africa: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Sawnwood was 876 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Sawnwood in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2018, united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — sawnwood in South Africa stood at 876 m3.
The figure is up 48.5% on the previous year and up 122.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — sawnwood in South Africa peaked at 16,595 m3 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 43 m3, in 1997.
That places South Africa 3rd out of 72 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Sawnwood in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 43 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 89 m3 | +107.0% |
| 1999 | 1,200 m3 | +1248.3% |
| 2000 | 1,200 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 16,595 m3 | +1282.9% |
| 2002 | 16,172 m3 | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 435 m3 | -97.3% |
| 2004 | 6,135 m3 | +1310.3% |
| 2005 | 4,942 m3 | -19.4% |
| 2006 | 573 m3 | -88.4% |
| 2007 | 541 m3 | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 394 m3 | -27.2% |
| 2009 | 432 m3 | +9.6% |
| 2010 | 1,623 m3 | +275.7% |
| 2011 | 771 m3 | -52.5% |
| 2012 | 51 m3 | -93.4% |
| 2013 | 697 m3 | +1266.7% |
| 2014 | 792 m3 | +13.6% |
| 2015 | 863 m3 | +9.0% |
| 2016 | 428 m3 | -50.4% |
| 2017 | 590 m3 | +37.9% |
| 2018 | 876 m3 | +48.5% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 876 m3 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 17 m3, 51.5× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 876 m3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18 m3, 48.7× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Sawnwood in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +1310.3% | 435 m3 | 6,135 m3 |
| 2001 | +1282.9% | 1,200 m3 | 16,595 m3 |
| 2013 | +1266.7% | 51 m3 | 697 m3 |
| 1999 | +1248.3% | 89 m3 | 1,200 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 444 m3 | 43 m3 | 1,200 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 4,742 m3 | 394 m3 | 16,595 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 743.44 m3 | 51 m3 | 1,623 m3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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)
- Total fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate -0.3388 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total fisheries production (metric tons), per unit of GDP 0 metric tons per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total fisheries production (metric tons), per capita 0.0083 metric tons per person (2024)
- Cooling Degree Days, annual growth rate 15.68 % change on previous year (2024)
- Heating Degree Days, gaps filled 1,439 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — sawnwood in South Africa?
- United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — sawnwood in South Africa was 876 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — sawnwood recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 16,595 m3 in 2001.
- What is the lowest united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — sawnwood recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 43 m3 in 1997.
- How does South Africa rank for united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — sawnwood?
- South Africa ranks 3rd out of 72 countries with data for 2018.
- Is united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — sawnwood rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 122.3%. 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Sawnwood, non-coniferous all — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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/