Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import value in Africa
Africa: Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import value was 3,175 1000 USD in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import value in Africa, 1961–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2016, mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value in Africa stood at 3,175 1000 USD.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.3% on the previous year and down 58.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value in Africa peaked at 29,240 1000 USD in 2012 and was at its lowest, 270 1000 USD, in 1965.
Africa ranks 15th of 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 578.33 1000 USD | 270 1000 USD | 1,319 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,913 1000 USD | 737 1000 USD | 3,162 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,471 1000 USD | 2,744 1000 USD | 19,887 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,489 1000 USD | 2,807 1000 USD | 19,987 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,800 1000 USD | 5,495 1000 USD | 19,930 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 16,656 1000 USD | 2,853 1000 USD | 29,240 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) — import value in Africa?
- Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value in Africa was 3,175 1000 USD in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 29,240 1000 USD in 2012.
- What is the lowest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 270 1000 USD in 1965.
- How does Africa rank for mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value?
- Africa ranks 15th out of 31 groups with data for 2016.
- Is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import value rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.9%. 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) — Import 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