Japan — Wood pulp — Export Quantity in South Africa

South Africa: Japan — Wood pulp — Export Quantity was 12,616 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
12,616 t
Change on year
up 14.7%
World rank
11th
of 28 countries
All-time high
156,119 t
in 1997
All-time low
5,000 t
in 2008
Years of data
21
1997–2018

Japan — Wood pulp — Export Quantity in South Africa, 1997–2018

050.0k100.0k150.0k1997200720181997: 156.1k t1998: 50.3k t1999: 44.2k t2000: 44.2k t2002: 15.2k t2003: 14.8k t2004: 10.8k t2005: 10.6k t2006: 6.1k t2007: 8.0k t2008: 5.0k t2009: 9.0k t2010: 7.0k t2011: 9.0k t2012: 10.0k t2013: 22.0k t2014: 11.0k t2015: 12.0k t2016: 10.0k t2017: 11.0k t2018: 12.6k t

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 12,616 t for japan — wood pulp — export quantity in 2018.

The figure is up 14.7% on the previous year and up 152.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, japan — wood pulp — export quantity in South Africa peaked at 156,119 t in 1997 and was at its lowest, 5,000 t, in 2008.

South Africa ranks 11th of 28 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.

Japan — Wood pulp — Export Quantity in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Japan — Wood pulp — Export Quantity in South Africa, 1997 to 2018.
Year t Change
1997 156,119 t —
1998 50,296 t -67.8%
1999 44,223 t -12.1%
2000 44,223 t +0.0%
2002 15,241 t -65.5%
2003 14,794 t -2.9%
2004 10,842 t -26.7%
2005 10,642 t -1.8%
2006 6,080 t -42.9%
2007 8,000 t +31.6%
2008 5,000 t -37.5%
2009 9,000 t +80.0%
2010 7,000 t -22.2%
2011 9,000 t +28.6%
2012 10,000 t +11.1%
2013 22,000 t +120.0%
2014 11,000 t -50.0%
2015 12,000 t +9.1%
2016 10,000 t -16.7%
2017 11,000 t +10.0%
2018 12,616 t +14.7%

South Africa compared with similar countries

  • South Africa's 12,616 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4,126 t, 3.1× the median. (7 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 83,546 t 44,223 t 156,119 t 3
2000s 13,758 t 5,000 t 44,223 t 9
2010s 11,624 t 7,000 t 22,000 t 9

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 8 Germany 20,665 t compare
  2. 9 Finland 20,081 t compare
  3. 10 Norway 15,533 t compare
  4. 12 France 6,324 t compare
  5. 13 China 4,126 t compare
  6. 14 Czechia 872 t compare

See the full ranking of 29 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is japan — wood pulp — export quantity in South Africa?
Japan — wood pulp — export quantity in South Africa was 12,616 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest japan — wood pulp — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 156,119 t in 1997.
What is the lowest japan — wood pulp — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 5,000 t in 2008.
How does South Africa rank for japan — wood pulp — export quantity?
South Africa ranks 11th out of 28 countries with data for 2018.
Is japan — wood pulp — export quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 152.3%. 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 Japan — Wood pulp — Export Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Japan — Wood pulp — Export Quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
29 places, 491 data points, 1997–2018
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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/