Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export quantity was 221,584 m3 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export quantity in South Africa, 1994–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity in South Africa is 221,584 m3, measured in 2016. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is up 20.3% on the previous year and up 143.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity in South Africa peaked at 221,584 m3 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 m3, in 1998.
South Africa ranks 13th of 145 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 276 m3 | — |
| 1995 | 5,800 m3 | +2001.4% |
| 1996 | 800 m3 | -86.2% |
| 1997 | 1,000 m3 | +25.0% |
| 1998 | 0 m3 | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2000 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2001 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2002 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2003 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2004 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2005 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2006 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2007 | 0 m3 | — |
| 2008 | 14,474 m3 | — |
| 2009 | 10,188 m3 | -29.6% |
| 2010 | 64,000 m3 | +528.2% |
| 2011 | 91,000 m3 | +42.2% |
| 2012 | 162,000 m3 | +78.0% |
| 2013 | 4,617 m3 | -97.2% |
| 2014 | 4,298 m3 | -6.9% |
| 2015 | 184,202 m3 | +4185.8% |
| 2016 | 221,584 m3 | +20.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,313 m3 | 0 m3 | 5,800 m3 | 6 |
| 2000s | 2,466 m3 | 0 m3 | 14,474 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 104,529 m3 | 4,298 m3 | 221,584 m3 | 7 |
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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 wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity in South Africa?
- Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity in South Africa was 221,584 m3 in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 221,584 m3 in 2016.
- What is the lowest wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 m3 in 1998.
- How does South Africa rank for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — export quantity?
- South Africa ranks 13th out of 145 countries with data for 2016.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Export quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en