Chemical wood pulp, sulphite — Import quantity in South Africa

South Africa: Chemical wood pulp, sulphite — Import quantity was 2,323 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2,323 t
Change on year
up 13.5%
World rank
26th
of 117 countries
All-time high
44,554 t
in 2017
All-time low
1,600 t
in 2020
Years of data
8
2017–2024

Chemical wood pulp, sulphite — Import quantity in South Africa, 2017–2024

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k2017202020242017: 44.6k t2018: 3.5k t2019: 2.1k t2020: 1.6k t2021: 1.7k t2022: 2.0k t2023: 2.0k t2024: 2.3k t

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

Analysis

In 2024, chemical wood pulp, sulphite — import quantity in South Africa stood at 2,323 t.

That represents a change of up 13.5% on the previous year and down 94.8% over ten years.

That places South Africa 26th out of 117 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 16,721 t 2,116 t 44,554 t 3
2020s 1,936 t 1,600 t 2,323 t 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 23 India 2,767 t compare
  2. 24 Finland 2,450 t compare
  3. 25 Denmark 2,439 t compare
  4. 27 Brazil 2,010 t compare
  5. 28 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2,000 t compare
  6. 29 Czechia 1,800 t compare

See the full ranking of 157 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is chemical wood pulp, sulphite — import quantity in South Africa?
Chemical wood pulp, sulphite — import quantity in South Africa was 2,323 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest chemical wood pulp, sulphite — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 44,554 t in 2017.
What is the lowest chemical wood pulp, sulphite — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 1,600 t in 2020.
How does South Africa rank for chemical wood pulp, sulphite — import quantity?
South Africa ranks 26th out of 117 countries with data for 2024.
Is chemical wood pulp, sulphite — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 94.8%. 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 — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Chemical wood pulp, sulphite — Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
157 places, 1,226 data points, 2017–2024
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