How does Africa rank for chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value?

Africa ranks 3rd out of 37 groups with data for 2016.

Is chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value rising or falling in Africa?

Over the last ten years it is up 219.9%. 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, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — Import value in Africa

Name: Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — Import value in Africa
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Africa: Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — Import value was 42,438 1000 USD in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)

42,438 1000 USD

Change on year

up 6.9%

Rank

3rd

of 37 groups

All-time high

56,756 1000 USD

in 2008

All-time low

723 1000 USD

in 1968

Years of data

1968–2016

Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — Import value in Africa, 1968–2016

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

In 2016, chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value in Africa stood at 42,438 1000 USD.

The figure is up 6.9% on the previous year and up 219.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value in Africa peaked at 56,756 1000 USD in 2008 and was at its lowest, 723 1000 USD, in 1968.

That places Africa 3rd out of 37 groups with data for 2016, putting it in the top 10%.

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	906 1000 USD	723 1000 USD	1,089 1000 USD	2
1970s	4,891 1000 USD	1,754 1000 USD	9,236 1000 USD	10
1980s	3,916 1000 USD	892 1000 USD	11,080 1000 USD	10
1990s	11,919 1000 USD	6,390 1000 USD	17,730 1000 USD	10
2000s	22,173 1000 USD	7,803 1000 USD	56,756 1000 USD	10
2010s	31,920 1000 USD	21,923 1000 USD	42,438 1000 USD	7

Countries ranked near Africa

1 USSR 140,000 1000 USD compare
2 Germany 80,942 1000 USD compare
3 Belgium-Luxembourg 45,798 1000 USD compare
4 China (People’s Republic of) 31,705 1000 USD compare
5 Jordan 31,131 1000 USD compare
6 South Africa 28,927 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 202 places →

More environment data for Africa

Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Temperature change 1.32 °C (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.213 °C (2025)
Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value 5.54 million 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood, coniferous — Production 32.26 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Export value 714,851 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood — Export quantity 3.78 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Import value 182,147 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood — Import quantity 2.09 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Production 820.65 million m3 (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value in Africa?: Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value in Africa was 42,438 1000 USD in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value recorded in Africa?: The highest recorded value was 56,756 1000 USD in 2008.
What is the lowest chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value recorded in Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 723 1000 USD in 1968.
How does Africa rank for chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value?: Africa ranks 3rd out of 37 groups with data for 2016.
Is chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value rising or falling in Africa?: Over the last ten years it is up 219.9%. 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, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 202 places, 5,983 data points, 1968–2016
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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