Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import value in South Africa
South Africa: Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import value was 27,557 1000 USD in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import value in South Africa, 1984–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value in South Africa is 27,557 1000 USD, measured in 2016. That is the highest value across all 33 years on record.
The figure is up 92.1% on the previous year and up 91.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value in South Africa peaked at 27,557 1000 USD in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 USD, in 1998.
That places South Africa 4th 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 value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 3 1000 USD | — |
| 1985 | 13 1000 USD | +333.3% |
| 1986 | 13 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 13 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 13 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 13 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 13 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 13 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 375 1000 USD | +2784.6% |
| 1993 | 2 1000 USD | -99.5% |
| 1994 | 87 1000 USD | +4250.0% |
| 1995 | 2,233 1000 USD | +2466.7% |
| 1996 | 2,233 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 84 1000 USD | -96.2% |
| 1998 | 0 1000 USD | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 2000 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 2001 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 2002 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 2003 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 2004 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 2005 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 2006 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 2007 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 2008 | 42 1000 USD | — |
| 2009 | 44 1000 USD | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 14,642 1000 USD | +33177.3% |
| 2011 | 14,393 1000 USD | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 10,504 1000 USD | -27.0% |
| 2013 | 9,755 1000 USD | -7.1% |
| 2014 | 10,792 1000 USD | +10.6% |
| 2015 | 14,345 1000 USD | +32.9% |
| 2016 | 27,557 1000 USD | +92.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11.33 1000 USD | 3 1000 USD | 13 1000 USD | 6 |
| 1990s | 504 1000 USD | 0 1000 USD | 2,233 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.6 1000 USD | 0 1000 USD | 44 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,570 1000 USD | 9,755 1000 USD | 27,557 1000 USD | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value in South Africa?
- Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value in South Africa was 27,557 1000 USD 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 value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 27,557 1000 USD in 2016.
- What is the lowest wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 USD in 1998.
- How does South Africa rank for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value?
- South Africa ranks 4th 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 value. 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