Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β Import quantity in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β Import quantity was 65 t in 2016. β Volatile
Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β Import quantity in Southern Africa, 1961β2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Southern Africa recorded 65 t for mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β import quantity in 2016.
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) β import quantity in Southern Africa peaked at 7,800 t in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1986.
That places Southern 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 | 494.2 t | 34 t | 1,302 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 639.86 t | 26 t | 2,377 t | 7 |
Countries ranked near Southern 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 Southern Africa
- Temperature change 0.892 Β°C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.282 Β°C (2025)
- Industrial roundwood β Import value 35,013 1000 USD (2024)
- Wood fuel β Production 18.57 million m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, coniferous β Production 770,000 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous β Production 17.80 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood β Production 17.26 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood β Export quantity 427,327 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous β Production 9.63 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood β Export value 86,901 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β import quantity in Southern Africa?
- Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β import quantity in Southern 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) β import quantity recorded in Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 7,800 t in 1961.
- What is the lowest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β import quantity recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1986.
- How does Southern Africa rank for mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β import quantity?
- Southern Africa ranks 28th out of 31 groups with data for 2016.
- Is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β import quantity rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern 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) β 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