Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — Export quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — Export quantity was 70 t in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — Export quantity in South Africa, 2002–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2016, chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — export quantity in South Africa stood at 70 t.
That represents a change of down 87.4% on the previous year and down 98.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — export quantity in South Africa peaked at 20,989 t in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 2007.
South Africa ranks 9th of 74 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — Export quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 8,000 t | — |
| 2003 | 20,989 t | +162.4% |
| 2004 | 15,828 t | -24.6% |
| 2005 | 4,127 t | -73.9% |
| 2006 | 5,346 t | +29.5% |
| 2007 | 0 t | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 0 t | — |
| 2009 | 0 t | — |
| 2010 | 0 t | — |
| 2011 | 14,702 t | — |
| 2012 | 0 t | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 23 t | — |
| 2014 | 47 t | +104.3% |
| 2015 | 556 t | +1083.0% |
| 2016 | 70 t | -87.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6,786 t | 0 t | 20,989 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 2,200 t | 0 t | 14,702 t | 7 |
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- 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)
- Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 36.55 % change on previous year (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, per capita 0.0041 t per person (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import value, annual growth rate 18.9 % change on previous year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — export quantity in South Africa?
- Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — export quantity in South Africa was 70 t in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 20,989 t in 2003.
- What is the lowest chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 2007.
- How does South Africa rank for chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — export quantity?
- South Africa ranks 9th out of 74 countries with data for 2016.
- Is chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — export quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 98.7%. 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, unbleached (1961-2016) — Export quantity. 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