Chile — Wood pulp — Import Value in South Africa
South Africa: Chile — Wood pulp — Import Value was 2,607 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Chile — Wood pulp — Import Value in South Africa, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2018, chile — wood pulp — import value in South Africa stood at 2,607 1000 USD.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.3% on the previous year and up 709.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chile — wood pulp — import value in South Africa peaked at 4,886 1000 USD in 1998 and was at its lowest, 43 1000 USD, in 2009.
South Africa ranks 42nd of 56 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.
Chile — Wood pulp — Import Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 4,886 1000 USD | — |
| 1999 | 3,541 1000 USD | -27.5% |
| 2000 | 3,541 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1,597 1000 USD | -54.9% |
| 2003 | 1,767 1000 USD | +10.6% |
| 2008 | 322 1000 USD | -81.8% |
| 2009 | 43 1000 USD | -86.6% |
| 2011 | 764 1000 USD | +1676.7% |
| 2012 | 123 1000 USD | -83.9% |
| 2014 | 204 1000 USD | +65.9% |
| 2015 | 1,688 1000 USD | +727.5% |
| 2016 | 1,325 1000 USD | -21.5% |
| 2017 | 2,752 1000 USD | +107.7% |
| 2018 | 2,607 1000 USD | -5.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 2,607 1000 USD is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7,992 1000 USD, 33% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chile — Wood pulp — Import Value in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +1676.7% | 43 1000 USD | 764 1000 USD |
| 2015 | +727.5% | 204 1000 USD | 1,688 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,214 1000 USD | 3,541 1000 USD | 4,886 1000 USD | 2 |
| 2000s | 1,454 1000 USD | 43 1000 USD | 3,541 1000 USD | 5 |
| 2010s | 1,352 1000 USD | 123 1000 USD | 2,752 1000 USD | 7 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 39 Bangladesh 3,112 1000 USD compare
- 40 United Arab Emirates 2,997 1000 USD compare
- 41 Nigeria 2,920 1000 USD compare
- 43 Uruguay 2,262 1000 USD compare
- 44 Switzerland 1,433 1000 USD compare
- 45 Singapore 1,399 1000 USD compare
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)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.2953 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chile — wood pulp — import value in South Africa?
- Chile — wood pulp — import value in South Africa was 2,607 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chile — wood pulp — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4,886 1000 USD in 1998.
- What is the lowest chile — wood pulp — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 43 1000 USD in 2009.
- How does South Africa rank for chile — wood pulp — import value?
- South Africa ranks 42nd out of 56 countries with data for 2018.
- Is chile — wood pulp — import value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 709.6%. 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 Chile — Wood pulp — Import Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The database contains data on the bilateral trade flows in roundwood, primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world. The main types of primary forest products included in are: roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further. The definitions are available. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/forestry/statistics/80572/en/