United States of America — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: United States of America — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity was 26 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
United States of America — 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, united states of america — wood chips and particles — import quantity in South Africa stood at 26 m3.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.3% on the previous year and down 88.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, united states of america — wood chips and particles — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 1,627 m3 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 14 m3, in 2003.
South Africa ranks 35th of 68 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
United States of America — Wood chips and particles — Import Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1,627 m3 | — |
| 1998 | 96 m3 | -94.1% |
| 1999 | 1,201 m3 | +1151.0% |
| 2000 | 1,201 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 19 m3 | -98.4% |
| 2003 | 14 m3 | -26.3% |
| 2004 | 583 m3 | +4064.3% |
| 2005 | 312 m3 | -46.5% |
| 2006 | 747 m3 | +139.4% |
| 2007 | 52 m3 | -93.0% |
| 2008 | 220 m3 | +323.1% |
| 2009 | 55 m3 | -75.0% |
| 2010 | 45 m3 | -18.2% |
| 2011 | 24 m3 | -46.7% |
| 2012 | 88 m3 | +266.7% |
| 2013 | 75 m3 | -14.8% |
| 2014 | 53 m3 | -29.3% |
| 2015 | 194 m3 | +266.0% |
| 2016 | 21 m3 | -89.2% |
| 2017 | 24 m3 | +14.3% |
| 2018 | 26 m3 | +8.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 974.67 m3 | 96 m3 | 1,627 m3 | 3 |
| 2000s | 355.89 m3 | 14 m3 | 1,201 m3 | 9 |
| 2010s | 61.11 m3 | 21 m3 | 194 m3 | 9 |
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- 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)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production, annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other industrial roundwood — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other industrial roundwood, non-coniferous (production) — Production 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Wood charcoal — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is united states of america — wood chips and particles — import quantity in South Africa?
- United states of america — wood chips and particles — import quantity in South Africa was 26 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest united states of america — wood chips and particles — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1,627 m3 in 1997.
- What is the lowest united states of america — wood chips and particles — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 14 m3 in 2003.
- How does South Africa rank for united states of america — wood chips and particles — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 35th out of 68 countries with data for 2018.
- Is united states of america — wood chips and particles — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.2%. 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 States of America — Wood chips and particles — 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/