France — Wood pulp — Import Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: France — Wood pulp — Import Quantity was 77 t in 2015. ◆ Volatile
France — Wood pulp — Import Quantity in South Africa, 1997–2015
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 77 t for france — wood pulp — import quantity in 2015.
The figure is down 86.9% on the previous year and down 72.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, france — wood pulp — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 3,321 t in 1999 and was at its lowest, 71 t, in 2010.
South Africa ranks 35th of 73 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.
France — Wood pulp — Import Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1,565 t | — |
| 1998 | 1,768 t | +13.0% |
| 1999 | 3,321 t | +87.8% |
| 2000 | 3,321 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 192 t | -94.2% |
| 2003 | 335 t | +74.5% |
| 2004 | 348 t | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 280 t | -19.5% |
| 2006 | 130 t | -53.6% |
| 2007 | 229 t | +76.2% |
| 2008 | 206 t | -10.0% |
| 2009 | 75 t | -63.6% |
| 2010 | 71 t | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 73 t | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 932 t | +1176.7% |
| 2013 | 589 t | -36.8% |
| 2015 | 77 t | -86.9% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 77 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 66 t, 1.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 77 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13 t, 5.9× the median. (9 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where France — Wood pulp — Import Quantity 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +1176.7% | 73 t | 932 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,218 t | 1,565 t | 3,321 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 568.44 t | 75 t | 3,321 t | 9 |
| 2010s | 348.4 t | 71 t | 932 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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 france — wood pulp — import quantity in South Africa?
- France — wood pulp — import quantity in South Africa was 77 t in 2015, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest france — wood pulp — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3,321 t in 1999.
- What is the lowest france — wood pulp — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 71 t in 2010.
- How does South Africa rank for france — wood pulp — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 35th out of 73 countries with data for 2015.
- Is france — wood pulp — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.5%. 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 France — Wood pulp — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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/