Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Export value in Africa
Africa: Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Export value was 9 1000 USD in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Export value in Africa, 1992–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2016, mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export value in Africa stood at 9 1000 USD.
The figure is up 12.5% on the previous year and up 800.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export value in Africa peaked at 1,856 1000 USD in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 USD, in 1998.
Africa ranks 15th of 29 groups 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 594 1000 USD | 0 1000 USD | 1,208 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2000s | 171.4 1000 USD | 0 1000 USD | 994 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 809.71 1000 USD | 8 1000 USD | 1,856 1000 USD | 7 |
Countries ranked near Africa
More environment data for Africa
- Temperature change 1.32 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.213 °C (2025)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value 5.54 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood, coniferous — Production 32.26 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood — Export value 714,851 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood — Export quantity 3.78 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood — Import value 182,147 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood — Import quantity 2.09 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood — Production 820.65 million m3 (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ -1.32 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export value in Africa?
- Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export value in Africa was 9 1000 USD in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export value recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1,856 1000 USD in 2013.
- What is the lowest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export value recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 USD in 1998.
- How does Africa rank for mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export value?
- Africa ranks 15th out of 29 groups with data for 2016.
- Is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export value rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 800.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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 value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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