Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa: Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity was 157 t in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in Eastern Africa, 1992–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2016, mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in Eastern Africa stood at 157 t.
The figure is up 220.4% on the previous year and down 74.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in Eastern Africa peaked at 3,283 t in 1992 and was at its lowest, 49 t, in 2015.
That places Eastern Africa 26th out of 31 groups with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 | 1,549 t | 101 t | 3,283 t | 8 |
| 2000s | 746.9 t | 569 t | 1,002 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 391.43 t | 49 t | 690 t | 7 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa
- 23 Belgium 2,288 t compare
- 24 Poland 2,023 t compare
- 25 Republic of Korea 2,000 t compare
- 26 Russian Federation 1,887 t compare
- 27 Australia 1,841 t compare
- 28 United Arab Emirates 1,357 t compare
- 29 Viet Nam 1,205 t compare
More environment data for Eastern Africa
- Temperature change 1.28 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.229 °C (2025)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Share of GDP US$ 17.13 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ 11.79 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Share of GDP US$ 21.2 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$ 157,643 million USD (2024)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 10.99 million m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel — Production 326.16 million m3 (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ 4.47 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$, 2015 107,047 million USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in Eastern Africa?
- Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in Eastern Africa was 157 t in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3,283 t in 1992.
- What is the lowest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 49 t in 2015.
- How does Eastern Africa rank for mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity?
- Eastern Africa ranks 26th out of 31 groups with data for 2016.
- Is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern 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) — Import quantity. 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