Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” Import quantity in South Africa

South Africa: Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” Import quantity was 169,920 t in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
169,920 t
Change on year
up 49.5%
World rank
36th
of 169 countries
All-time high
286,800 t
in 1983
All-time low
20,874 t
in 2006
Years of data
57
1968–2024

Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” Import quantity in South Africa, 1968–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” import quantity in South Africa stood at 169,920 t.

The figure is up 49.5% on the previous year and up 58.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” import quantity in South Africa peaked at 286,800 t in 1983 and was at its lowest, 20,874 t, in 2006.

That places South Africa 36th out of 169 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 33,350 t 23,000 t 43,700 t 2
1970s 77,850 t 37,700 t 113,000 t 10
1980s 117,740 t 35,500 t 286,800 t 10
1990s 64,843 t 30,452 t 90,000 t 10
2000s 43,026 t 20,874 t 57,400 t 10
2010s 102,020 t 49,890 t 190,037 t 10
2020s 153,148 t 113,692 t 205,924 t 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 33 Argentina 196,727 t compare
  2. 34 Romania 187,342 t compare
  3. 35 Australia 181,005 t compare
  4. 35 Niue 259 t compare
  5. 37 Israel 169,765 t compare
  6. 38 Pakistan 162,231 t compare
  7. 39 Peru 155,845 t compare

See the full ranking of 216 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” import quantity in South Africa?
Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” import quantity in South Africa was 169,920 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” import quantity recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 286,800 t in 1983.
What is the lowest chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” import quantity recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 20,874 t in 2006.
How does South Africa rank for chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” import quantity?
South Africa ranks 36th out of 169 countries with data for 2024.
Is chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 58.6%. 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 Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached β€” Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
216 places, 8,065 data points, 1968–2024
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