Pulp for paper — Export value in South Africa
South Africa: Pulp for paper — Export value was 70,995 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulp for paper — Export value in South Africa, 1968–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 70,995 1000 USD for pulp for paper — export value in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.2% on the previous year and down 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulp for paper — export value in South Africa peaked at 346,622 1000 USD in 1996 and was at its lowest, 5,334 1000 USD, in 1970.
South Africa ranks 37th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulp for paper — Export value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 6,671 1000 USD | — |
| 1969 | 5,844 1000 USD | -12.4% |
| 1970 | 5,334 1000 USD | -8.7% |
| 1971 | 12,866 1000 USD | +141.2% |
| 1972 | 13,621 1000 USD | +5.9% |
| 1973 | 15,612 1000 USD | +14.6% |
| 1974 | 15,612 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 15,612 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 17,045 1000 USD | +9.2% |
| 1977 | 22,248 1000 USD | +30.5% |
| 1978 | 28,134 1000 USD | +26.5% |
| 1979 | 41,708 1000 USD | +48.2% |
| 1980 | 35,627 1000 USD | -14.6% |
| 1981 | 14,576 1000 USD | -59.1% |
| 1982 | 34,715 1000 USD | +138.2% |
| 1983 | 34,344 1000 USD | -1.1% |
| 1984 | 30,580 1000 USD | -11.0% |
| 1985 | 30,000 1000 USD | -1.9% |
| 1986 | 40,000 1000 USD | +33.3% |
| 1987 | 42,000 1000 USD | +5.0% |
| 1988 | 43,000 1000 USD | +2.4% |
| 1989 | 60,000 1000 USD | +39.5% |
| 1990 | 61,000 1000 USD | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 61,000 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 108,802 1000 USD | +78.4% |
| 1993 | 102,145 1000 USD | -6.1% |
| 1994 | 158,774 1000 USD | +55.4% |
| 1995 | 291,020 1000 USD | +83.3% |
| 1996 | 346,622 1000 USD | +19.1% |
| 1997 | 101,030 1000 USD | -70.9% |
| 1998 | 100,689 1000 USD | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 111,958 1000 USD | +11.2% |
| 2000 | 111,958 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 88,250 1000 USD | -21.2% |
| 2002 | 85,225 1000 USD | -3.4% |
| 2003 | 99,291 1000 USD | +16.5% |
| 2004 | 87,861 1000 USD | -11.5% |
| 2005 | 93,656 1000 USD | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 92,104 1000 USD | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 94,732 1000 USD | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 121,642 1000 USD | +28.4% |
| 2009 | 134,376 1000 USD | +10.5% |
| 2010 | 154,163 1000 USD | +14.7% |
| 2011 | 182,101 1000 USD | +18.1% |
| 2012 | 92,359 1000 USD | -49.3% |
| 2013 | 72,311 1000 USD | -21.7% |
| 2014 | 76,895 1000 USD | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 100,876 1000 USD | +31.2% |
| 2016 | 91,936 1000 USD | -8.9% |
| 2017 | 140,923 1000 USD | +53.3% |
| 2018 | 124,967 1000 USD | -11.3% |
| 2019 | 94,763 1000 USD | -24.2% |
| 2020 | 76,387 1000 USD | -19.4% |
| 2021 | 29,103 1000 USD | -61.9% |
| 2022 | 150,547 1000 USD | +417.3% |
| 2023 | 74,921 1000 USD | -50.2% |
| 2024 | 70,995 1000 USD | -5.2% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 70,995 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 192 1000 USD, 369.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 70,995 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 22 1000 USD, 3227.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulp for paper — Export value in South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +417.3% | 29,103 1000 USD | 150,547 1000 USD |
| 1971 | +141.2% | 5,334 1000 USD | 12,866 1000 USD |
| 1982 | +138.2% | 14,576 1000 USD | 34,715 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,258 1000 USD | 5,844 1000 USD | 6,671 1000 USD | 2 |
| 1970s | 18,779 1000 USD | 5,334 1000 USD | 41,708 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 36,484 1000 USD | 14,576 1000 USD | 60,000 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 144,304 1000 USD | 61,000 1000 USD | 346,622 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 100,910 1000 USD | 85,225 1000 USD | 134,376 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 113,129 1000 USD | 72,311 1000 USD | 182,101 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 80,391 1000 USD | 29,103 1000 USD | 150,547 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 34 Czechia 78,607 1000 USD compare
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- 39 China, Taiwan Province of 68,555 1000 USD compare
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More environment data for South Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.46 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 8.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.2953 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulp for paper — export value in South Africa?
- Pulp for paper — export value in South Africa was 70,995 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 346,622 1000 USD in 1996.
- What is the lowest pulp for paper — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,334 1000 USD in 1970.
- How does South Africa rank for pulp for paper — export value?
- South Africa ranks 37th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulp for paper — export value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.7%. 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 Pulp for paper — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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