Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — Import quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — Import quantity was 1 t in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — Import quantity in South Africa, 1968–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 1 t for chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — import quantity in 2016.
That represents a change of down 90.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 14,300 t in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1999.
South Africa ranks 35th of 110 countries 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.
Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — Import quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 3,300 t | — |
| 1969 | 2,900 t | -12.1% |
| 1970 | 2,500 t | -13.8% |
| 1971 | 3,100 t | +24.0% |
| 1972 | 1,800 t | -41.9% |
| 1973 | 6,700 t | +272.2% |
| 1974 | 14,300 t | +113.4% |
| 1975 | 2,000 t | -86.0% |
| 1976 | 1,000 t | -50.0% |
| 1977 | 200 t | -80.0% |
| 1978 | 200 t | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 300 t | +50.0% |
| 1980 | 300 t | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 457 t | +52.3% |
| 1993 | 457 t | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 847 t | +85.3% |
| 1995 | 100 t | -88.2% |
| 1996 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 900 t | +800.0% |
| 1999 | 0 t | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 0 t | — |
| 2001 | 0 t | — |
| 2002 | 0 t | — |
| 2003 | 5 t | — |
| 2004 | 5 t | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 5 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 10 t | +100.0% |
| 2007 | 0 t | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 72 t | — |
| 2009 | 0 t | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 975 t | — |
| 2011 | 6,965 t | +614.4% |
| 2012 | 115 t | -98.3% |
| 2013 | 1 t | -99.1% |
| 2014 | 5 t | +400.0% |
| 2015 | 0 t | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 1 t | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,100 t | 2,900 t | 3,300 t | 2 |
| 1970s | 3,210 t | 200 t | 14,300 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 300 t | 300 t | 300 t | 1 |
| 1990s | 370.12 t | 0 t | 900 t | 8 |
| 2000s | 9.7 t | 0 t | 72 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,152 t | 0 t | 6,965 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)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, per capita 0.0126 1000 USD per person (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — import quantity in South Africa?
- Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — import quantity in South Africa was 1 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 14,300 t in 1974.
- What is the lowest chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1999.
- How does South Africa rank for chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 35th out of 110 countries with data for 2016.
- Is chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached (1961-2016) — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.0%. 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) — Import 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