Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — Import value in South Africa
South Africa: Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — Import value was 28,927 1000 USD in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — Import value in South Africa, 1968–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 28,927 1000 USD for chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value in 2016.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.9% on the previous year and up 666.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value in South Africa peaked at 37,133 1000 USD in 2007 and was at its lowest, 413 1000 USD, in 1983.
South Africa ranks 6th of 156 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — Import value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 723 1000 USD | — |
| 1969 | 1,089 1000 USD | +50.6% |
| 1970 | 2,291 1000 USD | +110.4% |
| 1971 | 1,825 1000 USD | -20.3% |
| 1972 | 994 1000 USD | -45.5% |
| 1973 | 3,740 1000 USD | +276.3% |
| 1974 | 6,980 1000 USD | +86.6% |
| 1975 | 5,880 1000 USD | -15.8% |
| 1976 | 4,610 1000 USD | -21.6% |
| 1977 | 3,332 1000 USD | -27.7% |
| 1978 | 3,633 1000 USD | +9.0% |
| 1979 | 6,767 1000 USD | +86.3% |
| 1980 | 10,164 1000 USD | +50.2% |
| 1981 | 4,833 1000 USD | -52.4% |
| 1982 | 1,417 1000 USD | -70.7% |
| 1983 | 413 1000 USD | -70.9% |
| 1984 | 2,494 1000 USD | +503.9% |
| 1985 | 2,226 1000 USD | -10.7% |
| 1986 | 2,226 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 2,226 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 2,226 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 2,226 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2,226 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 2,226 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 1,706 1000 USD | -23.4% |
| 1993 | 888 1000 USD | -47.9% |
| 1994 | 4,002 1000 USD | +350.7% |
| 1995 | 3,146 1000 USD | -21.4% |
| 1996 | 873 1000 USD | -72.3% |
| 1997 | 873 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 1,100 1000 USD | +26.0% |
| 1999 | 1,263 1000 USD | +14.8% |
| 2000 | 1,263 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 1,214 1000 USD | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 5,745 1000 USD | +373.2% |
| 2003 | 7,864 1000 USD | +36.9% |
| 2004 | 9,365 1000 USD | +19.1% |
| 2005 | 3,772 1000 USD | -59.7% |
| 2006 | 3,772 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 37,133 1000 USD | +884.4% |
| 2008 | 36,690 1000 USD | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 2,932 1000 USD | -92.0% |
| 2010 | 4,206 1000 USD | +43.5% |
| 2011 | 4,793 1000 USD | +14.0% |
| 2012 | 9,156 1000 USD | +91.0% |
| 2013 | 18,740 1000 USD | +104.7% |
| 2014 | 21,049 1000 USD | +12.3% |
| 2015 | 25,627 1000 USD | +21.7% |
| 2016 | 28,927 1000 USD | +12.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 906 1000 USD | 723 1000 USD | 1,089 1000 USD | 2 |
| 1970s | 4,005 1000 USD | 994 1000 USD | 6,980 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,045 1000 USD | 413 1000 USD | 10,164 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,830 1000 USD | 873 1000 USD | 4,002 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,975 1000 USD | 1,214 1000 USD | 37,133 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 16,071 1000 USD | 4,206 1000 USD | 28,927 1000 USD | 7 |
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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)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 42.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 t per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per capita 0.0047 t per person (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate 21.86 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value in South Africa?
- Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value in South Africa was 28,927 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 37,133 1000 USD in 2007.
- What is the lowest chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 413 1000 USD in 1983.
- How does South Africa rank for chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value?
- South Africa ranks 6th out of 156 countries with data for 2016.
- Is chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — import value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 666.9%. 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, sulphite, bleached (1961-2016) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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