Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Export quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Export quantity was 1 t in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Export quantity in South Africa, 1992–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 1 t for mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export quantity in 2016.
That represents a change of down 99.2% over five years.
Over the whole period, mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export quantity in South Africa peaked at 3,352 t in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1998.
That places South Africa 44th out of 105 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Export quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3,113 t | — |
| 1993 | 3,352 t | +7.7% |
| 1994 | 1,586 t | -52.7% |
| 1995 | 200 t | -87.4% |
| 1996 | 600 t | +200.0% |
| 1997 | 600 t | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0 t | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 t | — |
| 2000 | 0 t | — |
| 2001 | 0 t | — |
| 2002 | 0 t | — |
| 2003 | 0 t | — |
| 2004 | 0 t | — |
| 2005 | 0 t | — |
| 2006 | 0 t | — |
| 2007 | 0 t | — |
| 2008 | 1,068 t | — |
| 2009 | 0 t | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 5 t | — |
| 2011 | 130 t | +2500.0% |
| 2012 | 137 t | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 117 t | -14.6% |
| 2014 | 37 t | -68.4% |
| 2015 | 0 t | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 1 t | — |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Export 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +2500.0% | 5 t | 130 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,181 t | 0 t | 3,352 t | 8 |
| 2000s | 106.8 t | 0 t | 1,068 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 61 t | 0 t | 137 t | 7 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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- 47 Iceland 0 t
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- 47 Kazakhstan 0 t
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- 47 Tunisia 0 t
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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 mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export quantity in South Africa?
- Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export quantity in South Africa was 1 t in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3,352 t in 1993.
- What is the lowest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1998.
- How does South Africa rank for mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export quantity?
- South Africa ranks 44th out of 105 countries with data for 2016.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Export 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