Zimbabwe — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in South Africa
South Africa: Zimbabwe — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value was 2,766 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Zimbabwe — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in South Africa, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2018, zimbabwe — forest products (export/import) — import value in South Africa stood at 2,766 1000 USD. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and down 75.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, zimbabwe — forest products (export/import) — import value in South Africa peaked at 25,391 1000 USD in 2006 and was at its lowest, 2,766 1000 USD, in 2018.
That places South Africa 2nd out of 24 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Zimbabwe — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 12,702 1000 USD | — |
| 1999 | 10,552 1000 USD | -16.9% |
| 2002 | 12,289 1000 USD | +16.5% |
| 2003 | 20,681 1000 USD | +68.3% |
| 2004 | 22,855 1000 USD | +10.5% |
| 2005 | 23,467 1000 USD | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 25,391 1000 USD | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 19,223 1000 USD | -24.3% |
| 2008 | 11,479 1000 USD | -40.3% |
| 2009 | 6,169 1000 USD | -46.3% |
| 2010 | 6,031 1000 USD | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 6,590 1000 USD | +9.3% |
| 2012 | 7,495 1000 USD | +13.7% |
| 2013 | 6,099 1000 USD | -18.6% |
| 2014 | 7,931 1000 USD | +30.0% |
| 2015 | 4,782 1000 USD | -39.7% |
| 2016 | 4,117 1000 USD | -13.9% |
| 2017 | 2,853 1000 USD | -30.7% |
| 2018 | 2,766 1000 USD | -3.0% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 2,766 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 47.5 1000 USD, 58.2× the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11,627 1000 USD | 10,552 1000 USD | 12,702 1000 USD | 2 |
| 2000s | 17,694 1000 USD | 6,169 1000 USD | 25,391 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 5,407 1000 USD | 2,766 1000 USD | 7,931 1000 USD | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 1 United Republic of Tanzania 221 1000 USD compare
- 1 Zambia 4,266 1000 USD compare
- 2 Democratic Republic of the Congo 4 1000 USD compare
- 3 Mozambique 1,033 1000 USD compare
- 4 China 437 1000 USD compare
- 5 Germany 319 1000 USD compare
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 zimbabwe — forest products (export/import) — import value in South Africa?
- Zimbabwe — forest products (export/import) — import value in South Africa was 2,766 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest zimbabwe — forest products (export/import) — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 25,391 1000 USD in 2006.
- What is the lowest zimbabwe — forest products (export/import) — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,766 1000 USD in 2018.
- How does South Africa rank for zimbabwe — forest products (export/import) — import value?
- South Africa ranks 2nd out of 24 countries with data for 2018.
- Is zimbabwe — forest products (export/import) — import value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.9%. 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 Zimbabwe — Forest products (export/import) — Import Value. 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/