Mechanical and semi-chemical wood pulp β€” Import quantity in Africa

Africa: Mechanical and semi-chemical wood pulp β€” Import quantity was 12,355 t in 2024. β–² Rising

Latest (2024)
12,355 t
Change on year
up 24.4%
Rank
18th
of 30 groups
All-time high
14,113 t
in 2022
All-time low
5,784 t
in 2020
Years of data
8
2017–2024

Mechanical and semi-chemical wood pulp β€” Import quantity in Africa, 2017–2024

05.0k10.0k15.0k2017202020242017: 9.0k t2018: 11.7k t2019: 9.4k t2020: 5.8k t2021: 12.8k t2022: 14.1k t2023: 9.9k t2024: 12.4k t

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

Analysis

In 2024, mechanical and semi-chemical wood pulp β€” import quantity in Africa stood at 12,355 t.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 24.4% on the previous year and up 37.4% over ten years.

That places Africa 18th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 10,054 t 8,995 t 11,738 t 3
2020s 11,006 t 5,784 t 14,113 t 5

Countries ranked near Africa

  1. 15 Viet Nam 22,899 t compare
  2. 16 Spain 22,700 t compare
  3. 17 Mexico 21,170 t compare
  4. 18 China, Taiwan Province of 17,884 t compare
  5. 19 United Arab Emirates 16,743 t compare
  6. 20 Slovenia 16,265 t compare
  7. 21 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 15,139 t compare

See the full ranking of 158 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is mechanical and semi-chemical wood pulp β€” import quantity in Africa?
Mechanical and semi-chemical wood pulp β€” import quantity in Africa was 12,355 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest mechanical and semi-chemical wood pulp β€” import quantity recorded in Africa?
The highest recorded value was 14,113 t in 2022.
What is the lowest mechanical and semi-chemical wood pulp β€” import quantity recorded in Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 5,784 t in 2020.
How does Africa rank for mechanical and semi-chemical wood pulp β€” import quantity?
Africa ranks 18th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
Is mechanical and semi-chemical wood pulp β€” import quantity rising or falling in Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 37.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Mechanical and semi-chemical wood pulp β€” Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Mechanical and semi-chemical wood pulp β€” Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
158 places, 1,237 data points, 2017–2024
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