Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import value in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import value was 31,851 1000 USD in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — Import value in Southern Africa, 1982–2016
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 Southern Africa is 31,851 1000 USD, measured in 2016. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 63.8% on the previous year and up 14,853.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value in Southern Africa peaked at 31,851 1000 USD in 2016 and was at its lowest, 2 1000 USD, in 1993.
Southern Africa ranks 7th of 28 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Southern Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 745 1000 USD | — |
| 1983 | 885 1000 USD | +18.8% |
| 1984 | 615 1000 USD | -30.5% |
| 1985 | 625 1000 USD | +1.6% |
| 1986 | 625 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 625 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 625 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 625 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 625 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 128 1000 USD | -79.5% |
| 1992 | 375 1000 USD | +193.0% |
| 1993 | 2 1000 USD | -99.5% |
| 1994 | 173 1000 USD | +8550.0% |
| 1995 | 2,336 1000 USD | +1250.3% |
| 1996 | 2,331 1000 USD | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 137 1000 USD | -94.1% |
| 1998 | 55 1000 USD | -59.9% |
| 1999 | 86 1000 USD | +56.4% |
| 2000 | 191 1000 USD | +122.1% |
| 2001 | 202 1000 USD | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 116 1000 USD | -42.6% |
| 2003 | 142 1000 USD | +22.4% |
| 2004 | 223 1000 USD | +57.0% |
| 2005 | 274 1000 USD | +22.9% |
| 2006 | 213 1000 USD | -22.3% |
| 2007 | 149 1000 USD | -30.0% |
| 2008 | 169 1000 USD | +13.4% |
| 2009 | 114 1000 USD | -32.5% |
| 2010 | 18,486 1000 USD | +16115.8% |
| 2011 | 16,776 1000 USD | -9.3% |
| 2012 | 13,775 1000 USD | -17.9% |
| 2013 | 13,680 1000 USD | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 16,239 1000 USD | +18.7% |
| 2015 | 19,442 1000 USD | +19.7% |
| 2016 | 31,851 1000 USD | +63.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 671.25 1000 USD | 615 1000 USD | 885 1000 USD | 8 |
| 1990s | 624.8 1000 USD | 2 1000 USD | 2,336 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 179.3 1000 USD | 114 1000 USD | 274 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,607 1000 USD | 13,680 1000 USD | 31,851 1000 USD | 7 |
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More environment data for Southern Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 4.17 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 7.61 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 0.892 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.282 °C (2025)
- Wood fuel — Production 18.57 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, coniferous — Production 8.40 million m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 770,000 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous — Production 17.80 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 17.26 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value in Southern Africa?
- Wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value in Southern Africa was 31,851 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 Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 31,851 1000 USD in 2016.
- What is the lowest wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 1000 USD in 1993.
- How does Southern Africa rank for wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value?
- Southern Africa ranks 7th out of 28 groups with data for 2016.
- Is wood fuel, all species (export/import, 1961-2016) — import value rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14,853.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern 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