Pulp for paper — Export value in Africa

Africa: Pulp for paper — Export value was 79,415 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
79,415 1000 USD
Change on year
down 3.8%
Rank
17th
of 32 groups
All-time high
451,424 1000 USD
in 1996
All-time low
1,501 1000 USD
in 1964
Years of data
61
1964–2024

Pulp for paper — Export value in Africa, 1964–2024

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

Analysis

Africa recorded 79,415 1000 USD for pulp for paper — export value in 2024.

The figure is down 3.8% on the previous year and down 5.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pulp for paper — export value in Africa peaked at 451,424 1000 USD in 1996 and was at its lowest, 1,501 1000 USD, in 1964.

That places Africa 17th out of 32 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 10,648 1000 USD 1,501 1000 USD 27,292 1000 USD 6
1970s 59,418 1000 USD 32,184 1000 USD 106,064 1000 USD 10
1980s 132,314 1000 USD 96,673 1000 USD 186,824 1000 USD 10
1990s 255,076 1000 USD 164,182 1000 USD 451,424 1000 USD 10
2000s 234,554 1000 USD 179,335 1000 USD 278,875 1000 USD 10
2010s 145,430 1000 USD 84,082 1000 USD 277,066 1000 USD 10
2020s 86,728 1000 USD 33,604 1000 USD 157,641 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near Africa

  1. 14 Australia and New Zealand 396,379 1000 USD compare
  2. 15 New Zealand 396,102 1000 USD compare
  3. 16 China 375,393 1000 USD compare
  4. 17 USSR 368,000 1000 USD compare
  5. 18 France 320,760 1000 USD compare
  6. 19 China, mainland 305,405 1000 USD compare
  7. 20 Japan 231,311 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 211 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pulp for paper — export value in Africa?
Pulp for paper — export value in Africa was 79,415 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest pulp for paper — export value recorded in Africa?
The highest recorded value was 451,424 1000 USD in 1996.
What is the lowest pulp for paper — export value recorded in Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 1,501 1000 USD in 1964.
How does Africa rank for pulp for paper — export value?
Africa ranks 17th out of 32 groups with data for 2024.
Is pulp for paper — export value rising or falling in Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.6%. 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 Pulp for paper — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Pulp for paper — Export value
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
211 places, 7,450 data points, 1961–2024
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