Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — Import quantity in Africa
Africa: Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — Import quantity was 410 t in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — Import quantity in Africa, 1968–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — import quantity in Africa is 410 t, measured in 2016.
That represents a change of down 63.6% on the previous year and up 659.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — import quantity in Africa peaked at 24,400 t in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1999.
Africa ranks 14th of 27 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 18,000 t | 16,300 t | 19,700 t | 2 |
| 1970s | 12,560 t | 8,100 t | 24,400 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,280 t | 3,200 t | 6,700 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,115 t | 0 t | 9,200 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 541.6 t | 0 t | 2,732 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,047 t | 410 t | 7,372 t | 7 |
Countries ranked near Africa
More environment data for Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.12 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -7.93 Percentage change (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — import quantity in Africa?
- Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — import quantity in Africa was 410 t in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 24,400 t in 1974.
- What is the lowest chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1999.
- How does Africa rank for chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — import quantity?
- Africa ranks 14th out of 27 groups with data for 2016.
- Is chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — import quantity rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 659.3%. 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, unbleached (1961-2016) — Import quantity. 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