Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import quantity was 616,899 m3 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import quantity in South Africa, 1984–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 616,899 m3 for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in 2016. That is the highest value across all 33 years on record.
The figure is up 31.5% on the previous year and up 49.4% over five years.
Over the whole period, wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 616,899 m3 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 m3, in 1998.
That places South Africa 2nd out of 165 countries with data for 2016, putting it 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) — Import quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 100 m3 | — |
| 1985 | 300 m3 | +200.0% |
| 1986 | 300 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 300 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 300 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 300 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 300 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 300 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 9,248 m3 | +2982.7% |
| 1993 | 48 m3 | -99.5% |
| 1994 | 1,700 m3 | +3441.7% |
| 1995 | 39,900 m3 | +2247.1% |
| 1996 | 39,900 m3 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 2,200 m3 | -94.5% |
| 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 | 32 m3 | — |
| 2009 | 52 m3 | +62.5% |
| 2010 | 332,000 m3 | +638361.5% |
| 2011 | 413,000 m3 | +24.4% |
| 2012 | 275,000 m3 | -33.4% |
| 2013 | 204,131 m3 | -25.8% |
| 2014 | 322,558 m3 | +58.0% |
| 2015 | 469,000 m3 | +45.4% |
| 2016 | 616,899 m3 | +31.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 266.67 m3 | 100 m3 | 300 m3 | 6 |
| 1990s | 9,360 m3 | 0 m3 | 39,900 m3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.4 m3 | 0 m3 | 52 m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 376,084 m3 | 204,131 m3 | 616,899 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)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 42.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 t per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per capita 0.0047 t per person (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate 21.86 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in South Africa?
- Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import quantity in South Africa was 616,899 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) — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 616,899 m3 in 2016.
- What is the lowest wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import 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) — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 2nd out of 165 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) — Import 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