Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Import value in South Africa

South Africa: Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Import value was 43 1000 USD in 2016. β—† Volatile

Latest (2016)
43 1000 USD
Change on year
down 96.2%
Rank
28th
of 31 groups
All-time high
1,680 1000 USD
in 2014
All-time low
0 1000 USD
in 1986
Years of data
56
1961–2016

Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Import value in South Africa, 1961–2016

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

In 2016, mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import value in South Africa stood at 43 1000 USD.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 96.2% on the previous year and down 68.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import value in South Africa peaked at 1,680 1000 USD in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 USD, in 1986.

South Africa ranks 28th of 31 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 277.78 1000 USD 32 1000 USD 970 1000 USD 9
1970s 479.6 1000 USD 159 1000 USD 1,570 1000 USD 10
1980s 213.8 1000 USD 0 1000 USD 759 1000 USD 10
1990s 139.7 1000 USD 2 1000 USD 484 1000 USD 10
2000s 261.2 1000 USD 40 1000 USD 647 1000 USD 10
2010s 437.86 1000 USD 17 1000 USD 1,680 1000 USD 7

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 25 Portugal 936 1000 USD compare
  2. 26 Russian Federation 877 1000 USD compare
  3. 27 India 741 1000 USD compare
  4. 28 Poland 708 1000 USD compare
  5. 29 Brazil 550 1000 USD compare
  6. 30 United Arab Emirates 462 1000 USD compare
  7. 31 Ireland 404 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 179 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import value in South Africa?
Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import value in South Africa was 43 1000 USD in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import value recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 1,680 1000 USD in 2014.
What is the lowest mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import value recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 USD in 1986.
How does South Africa rank for mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import value?
South Africa ranks 28th out of 31 groups with data for 2016.
Is mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” import value rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 68.1%. 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) β€” Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Mechanical wood pulp (1961-2016) β€” Import value
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
179 places, 5,642 data points, 1961–2016
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