Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity was 65 t in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in South Africa, 1961–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2016, mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in South Africa stood at 65 t.
The figure is down 96.2% on the previous year and down 78.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 7,800 t in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1986.
That places South Africa 28th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,144 t | 1,100 t | 7,800 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,030 t | 300 t | 5,200 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 548.5 t | 0 t | 1,981 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 339.4 t | 4 t | 1,400 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 468.6 t | 34 t | 1,300 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 639.14 t | 23 t | 2,377 t | 7 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 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
- 30 Brazil 1,150 t compare
- 31 India 1,099 t compare
More environment data for South Africa
- Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Recovered paper — Production 1.18 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 2.03 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 30,837 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 7,586 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export value 272,220 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 385,631 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value 516,696 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 472,308 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in South Africa?
- Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in South Africa was 65 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 7,800 t in 1961.
- What is the lowest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1986.
- How does South Africa rank for mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 28th out of 31 groups with data for 2016.
- Is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.6%. 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 Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import 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