Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached — Import quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached — Import quantity was 599 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached — Import quantity in South Africa, 1968–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached — import quantity in South Africa stood at 599 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 91.6% on the previous year and down 91.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 19,000 t in 1975 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 2007.
South Africa ranks 58th of 144 countries on this measure, 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,100 t | 700 t | 5,500 t | 2 |
| 1970s | 3,270 t | 200 t | 19,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,940 t | 200 t | 13,500 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,566 t | 481 t | 13,500 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,094 t | 0 t | 4,500 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,457 t | 27 t | 8,873 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,143 t | 599 t | 7,124 t | 5 |
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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)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import -37.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 0.0001 t per person (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -11.78 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -12.27 Percentage change (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value -6.69 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached — import quantity in South Africa?
- Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached — import quantity in South Africa was 599 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 19,000 t in 1975.
- What is the lowest chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 2007.
- How does South Africa rank for chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 58th out of 144 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 91.0%. 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, unbleached — Import quantity. 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