Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached — Import value in South Africa
South Africa: Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached — Import value was 501 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached — Import value in South Africa, 1968–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached — import value in South Africa is 501 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 89.8% on the previous year and down 88.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached — import value in South Africa peaked at 6,641 1000 USD in 1975 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 USD, in 2007.
That places South Africa 57th out of 144 countries 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.
Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached — Import value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 65 1000 USD | — |
| 1969 | 447 1000 USD | +587.7% |
| 1970 | 1,208 1000 USD | +170.2% |
| 1971 | 60 1000 USD | -95.0% |
| 1972 | 92 1000 USD | +53.3% |
| 1973 | 214 1000 USD | +132.6% |
| 1974 | 318 1000 USD | +48.6% |
| 1975 | 6,641 1000 USD | +1988.4% |
| 1976 | 46 1000 USD | -99.3% |
| 1977 | 62 1000 USD | +34.8% |
| 1978 | 23 1000 USD | -62.9% |
| 1979 | 34 1000 USD | +47.8% |
| 1980 | 34 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 34 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 34 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 62 1000 USD | +82.4% |
| 1984 | 329 1000 USD | +430.6% |
| 1985 | 2,762 1000 USD | +739.5% |
| 1986 | 2,762 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 2,762 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 2,762 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 2,762 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2,762 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 2,762 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 143 1000 USD | -94.8% |
| 1993 | 143 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 2,995 1000 USD | +1994.4% |
| 1995 | 2,453 1000 USD | -18.1% |
| 1996 | 1,212 1000 USD | -50.6% |
| 1997 | 1,212 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 2,050 1000 USD | +69.1% |
| 1999 | 1,583 1000 USD | -22.8% |
| 2000 | 1,583 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 596 1000 USD | -62.3% |
| 2002 | 586 1000 USD | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 333 1000 USD | -43.2% |
| 2004 | 292 1000 USD | -12.3% |
| 2005 | 483 1000 USD | +65.4% |
| 2006 | 77 1000 USD | -84.1% |
| 2007 | 0 1000 USD | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 17 1000 USD | — |
| 2009 | 361 1000 USD | +2023.5% |
| 2010 | 1,100 1000 USD | +204.7% |
| 2011 | 1,228 1000 USD | +11.6% |
| 2012 | 148 1000 USD | -87.9% |
| 2013 | 76 1000 USD | -48.6% |
| 2014 | 4,166 1000 USD | +5381.6% |
| 2015 | 4,534 1000 USD | +8.8% |
| 2016 | 3,527 1000 USD | -22.2% |
| 2017 | 3,376 1000 USD | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 3,376 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 5,278 1000 USD | +56.3% |
| 2020 | 1,575 1000 USD | -70.2% |
| 2021 | 1,571 1000 USD | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 2,945 1000 USD | +87.5% |
| 2023 | 4,915 1000 USD | +66.9% |
| 2024 | 501 1000 USD | -89.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 256 1000 USD | 65 1000 USD | 447 1000 USD | 2 |
| 1970s | 869.8 1000 USD | 23 1000 USD | 6,641 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,430 1000 USD | 34 1000 USD | 2,762 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,732 1000 USD | 143 1000 USD | 2,995 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 432.8 1000 USD | 0 1000 USD | 1,583 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,681 1000 USD | 76 1000 USD | 5,278 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,301 1000 USD | 501 1000 USD | 4,915 1000 USD | 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 — Import quantity, annual growth rate 9.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per capita 0.0074 t per person (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate -4.84 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value, per capita 0.0081 1000 USD per person (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import -37.67 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached — import value in South Africa?
- Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached — import value in South Africa was 501 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 6,641 1000 USD in 1975.
- What is the lowest chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 USD in 2007.
- How does South Africa rank for chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached — import value?
- South Africa ranks 57th out of 144 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached — import value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.0%. 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 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