Chemical wood pulp — Production in Africa

Africa: Chemical wood pulp — Production was 789,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
789,000 t
Change on year
up 4.4%
Rank
17th
of 31 groups
All-time high
1.89 million t
in 2007
All-time low
129,600 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Chemical wood pulp — Production in Africa, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2024, chemical wood pulp — production in Africa stood at 789,000 t.

That represents a change of up 4.4% on the previous year and down 31.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, chemical wood pulp — production in Africa peaked at 1.89 million t in 2007 and was at its lowest, 129,600 t, in 1961.

That places Africa 17th out of 31 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 367,811 t 129,600 t 487,500 t 9
1970s 512,200 t 453,200 t 675,100 t 10
1980s 729,220 t 626,200 t 1.29 million t 10
1990s 1.47 million t 1.09 million t 1.86 million t 10
2000s 1.68 million t 1.51 million t 1.89 million t 10
2010s 1.15 million t 766,000 t 1.53 million t 10
2020s 742,800 t 665,000 t 789,000 t 5

Countries ranked near Africa

  1. 14 India 2.43 million t compare
  2. 15 France 1.42 million t compare
  3. 16 Germany 1.40 million t compare
  4. 17 Australia and New Zealand 1.35 million t compare
  5. 18 Austria 1.25 million t compare
  6. 19 Spain 1.17 million t compare
  7. 20 Thailand 981,097 t compare

See the full ranking of 127 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is chemical wood pulp — production in Africa?
Chemical wood pulp — production in Africa was 789,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest chemical wood pulp — production recorded in Africa?
The highest recorded value was 1.89 million t in 2007.
What is the lowest chemical wood pulp — production recorded in Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 129,600 t in 1961.
How does Africa rank for chemical wood pulp — production?
Africa ranks 17th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is chemical wood pulp — production rising or falling in Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 31.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Chemical wood pulp — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Chemical wood pulp — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
127 places, 5,878 data points, 1961–2024
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