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 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.
Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import value in Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 966 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 623 1000 USD | -35.5% |
| 1963 | 1,319 1000 USD | +111.7% |
| 1964 | 320 1000 USD | -75.7% |
| 1965 | 270 1000 USD | -15.6% |
| 1966 | 317 1000 USD | +17.4% |
| 1967 | 294 1000 USD | -7.3% |
| 1968 | 519 1000 USD | +76.5% |
| 1969 | 577 1000 USD | +11.2% |
| 1970 | 987 1000 USD | +71.1% |
| 1971 | 737 1000 USD | -25.3% |
| 1972 | 863 1000 USD | +17.1% |
| 1973 | 840 1000 USD | -2.7% |
| 1974 | 3,162 1000 USD | +276.4% |
| 1975 | 3,131 1000 USD | -1.0% |
| 1976 | 2,215 1000 USD | -29.3% |
| 1977 | 3,104 1000 USD | +40.1% |
| 1978 | 2,241 1000 USD | -27.8% |
| 1979 | 1,853 1000 USD | -17.3% |
| 1980 | 2,744 1000 USD | +48.1% |
| 1981 | 3,920 1000 USD | +42.9% |
| 1982 | 3,715 1000 USD | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 3,540 1000 USD | -4.7% |
| 1984 | 2,947 1000 USD | -16.8% |
| 1985 | 2,886 1000 USD | -2.1% |
| 1986 | 2,860 1000 USD | -0.9% |
| 1987 | 5,200 1000 USD | +81.8% |
| 1988 | 17,014 1000 USD | +227.2% |
| 1989 | 19,887 1000 USD | +16.9% |
| 1990 | 19,987 1000 USD | +0.5% |
| 1991 | 5,511 1000 USD | -72.4% |
| 1992 | 7,980 1000 USD | +44.8% |
| 1993 | 3,010 1000 USD | -62.3% |
| 1994 | 2,807 1000 USD | -6.7% |
| 1995 | 13,722 1000 USD | +388.8% |
| 1996 | 3,536 1000 USD | -74.2% |
| 1997 | 5,550 1000 USD | +57.0% |
| 1998 | 4,908 1000 USD | -11.6% |
| 1999 | 7,880 1000 USD | +60.6% |
| 2000 | 15,231 1000 USD | +93.3% |
| 2001 | 12,150 1000 USD | -20.2% |
| 2002 | 8,358 1000 USD | -31.2% |
| 2003 | 10,207 1000 USD | +22.1% |
| 2004 | 8,963 1000 USD | -12.2% |
| 2005 | 8,376 1000 USD | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 7,729 1000 USD | -7.7% |
| 2007 | 11,565 1000 USD | +49.6% |
| 2008 | 5,495 1000 USD | -52.5% |
| 2009 | 19,930 1000 USD | +262.7% |
| 2010 | 20,430 1000 USD | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 26,304 1000 USD | +28.8% |
| 2012 | 29,240 1000 USD | +11.2% |
| 2013 | 22,425 1000 USD | -23.3% |
| 2014 | 12,167 1000 USD | -45.7% |
| 2015 | 2,853 1000 USD | -76.6% |
| 2016 | 3,175 1000 USD | +11.3% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import value in Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +388.8% | 2,807 1000 USD | 13,722 1000 USD |
| 1974 | +276.4% | 840 1000 USD | 3,162 1000 USD |
| 2009 | +262.7% | 5,495 1000 USD | 19,930 1000 USD |
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
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.12 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -7.93 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Temperature change 1.32 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.213 °C (2025)
- Other industrial roundwood, non-coniferous (production) — Production 26.92 million m3 (2024)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value 11.21 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 66.41 million m3 (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production 39.12 million m3 (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production 9.31 million m3 (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 29 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