Unspecified Area — Plywood — Import Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Unspecified Area — Plywood — Import Quantity was 10 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Unspecified Area — Plywood — Import Quantity in South Africa, 1999–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for unspecified area — plywood — import quantity in South Africa is 10 m3, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 233.3% on the previous year and down 78.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unspecified area — plywood — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 488 m3 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 3 m3, in 2017.
South Africa ranks 46th of 70 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.
Unspecified Area — Plywood — Import Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 488 m3 | — |
| 2002 | 126 m3 | -74.2% |
| 2003 | 24 m3 | -81.0% |
| 2004 | 29 m3 | +20.8% |
| 2005 | 151 m3 | +420.7% |
| 2006 | 16 m3 | -89.4% |
| 2007 | 47 m3 | +193.8% |
| 2008 | 47 m3 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 45 m3 | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 253 m3 | +462.2% |
| 2013 | 241 m3 | -4.7% |
| 2014 | 178 m3 | -26.1% |
| 2015 | 26 m3 | -85.4% |
| 2016 | 9 m3 | -65.4% |
| 2017 | 3 m3 | -66.7% |
| 2018 | 10 m3 | +233.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 10 m3 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25 m3, 40% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 488 m3 | 488 m3 | 488 m3 | 1 |
| 2000s | 62.86 m3 | 16 m3 | 151 m3 | 7 |
| 2010s | 95.62 m3 | 3 m3 | 253 m3 | 8 |
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)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.2953 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unspecified area — plywood — import quantity in South Africa?
- Unspecified area — plywood — import quantity in South Africa was 10 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unspecified area — plywood — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 488 m3 in 1999.
- What is the lowest unspecified area — plywood — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 m3 in 2017.
- How does South Africa rank for unspecified area — plywood — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 46th out of 70 countries with data for 2018.
- Is unspecified area — plywood — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.7%. 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 Unspecified Area — Plywood — 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/