Pulp for paper — Export value in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Pulp for paper — Export value was 71,325 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulp for paper — Export value in Southern Africa, 1968–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, pulp for paper — export value in Southern Africa stood at 71,325 1000 USD.
That represents a change of down 5.0% on the previous year and down 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulp for paper — export value in Southern Africa peaked at 406,622 1000 USD in 1996 and was at its lowest, 15,844 1000 USD, in 1969.
That places Southern Africa 18th out of 29 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.
Pulp for paper — Export value in Southern Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 16,546 1000 USD | — |
| 1969 | 15,844 1000 USD | -4.2% |
| 1970 | 18,718 1000 USD | +18.1% |
| 1971 | 26,260 1000 USD | +40.3% |
| 1972 | 27,890 1000 USD | +6.2% |
| 1973 | 38,443 1000 USD | +37.8% |
| 1974 | 38,443 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 32,612 1000 USD | -15.2% |
| 1976 | 51,434 1000 USD | +57.7% |
| 1977 | 46,935 1000 USD | -8.7% |
| 1978 | 59,326 1000 USD | +26.4% |
| 1979 | 75,679 1000 USD | +27.6% |
| 1980 | 82,980 1000 USD | +9.6% |
| 1981 | 67,843 1000 USD | -18.2% |
| 1982 | 77,643 1000 USD | +14.4% |
| 1983 | 77,272 1000 USD | -0.5% |
| 1984 | 100,580 1000 USD | +30.2% |
| 1985 | 99,000 1000 USD | -1.6% |
| 1986 | 109,000 1000 USD | +10.1% |
| 1987 | 111,000 1000 USD | +1.8% |
| 1988 | 112,000 1000 USD | +0.9% |
| 1989 | 121,376 1000 USD | +8.4% |
| 1990 | 122,376 1000 USD | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 122,376 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 170,178 1000 USD | +39.1% |
| 1993 | 161,810 1000 USD | -4.9% |
| 1994 | 218,439 1000 USD | +35.0% |
| 1995 | 324,020 1000 USD | +48.3% |
| 1996 | 406,622 1000 USD | +25.5% |
| 1997 | 161,030 1000 USD | -60.4% |
| 1998 | 160,689 1000 USD | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 171,958 1000 USD | +7.0% |
| 2000 | 171,958 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 148,250 1000 USD | -13.8% |
| 2002 | 149,433 1000 USD | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 155,420 1000 USD | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 156,966 1000 USD | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 158,128 1000 USD | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 154,660 1000 USD | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 191,874 1000 USD | +24.1% |
| 2008 | 189,731 1000 USD | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 178,647 1000 USD | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 162,642 1000 USD | -9.0% |
| 2011 | 182,102 1000 USD | +12.0% |
| 2012 | 92,360 1000 USD | -49.3% |
| 2013 | 72,333 1000 USD | -21.7% |
| 2014 | 76,897 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 | 95,378 1000 USD | -23.7% |
| 2020 | 76,485 1000 USD | -19.8% |
| 2021 | 29,284 1000 USD | -61.7% |
| 2022 | 150,680 1000 USD | +414.5% |
| 2023 | 75,068 1000 USD | -50.2% |
| 2024 | 71,325 1000 USD | -5.0% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulp for paper — Export value in Southern 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 | +414.5% | 29,284 1000 USD | 150,680 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16,195 1000 USD | 15,844 1000 USD | 16,546 1000 USD | 2 |
| 1970s | 41,574 1000 USD | 18,718 1000 USD | 75,679 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 95,869 1000 USD | 67,843 1000 USD | 121,376 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 201,950 1000 USD | 122,376 1000 USD | 406,622 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 165,507 1000 USD | 148,250 1000 USD | 191,874 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 114,041 1000 USD | 72,333 1000 USD | 182,102 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 80,568 1000 USD | 29,284 1000 USD | 150,680 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Southern Africa
- 15 Belgium 413,784 1000 USD compare
- 16 Australia and New Zealand 396,379 1000 USD compare
- 17 New Zealand 396,102 1000 USD compare
- 18 China 375,393 1000 USD compare
- 19 USSR 368,000 1000 USD compare
- 20 France 320,760 1000 USD compare
- 21 China, mainland 305,405 1000 USD compare
More environment data for Southern Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 4.17 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 7.61 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.282 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.892 °C (2025)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 161,260 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 770,000 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous — Production 17.80 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 17.26 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export value 86,901 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulp for paper — export value in Southern Africa?
- Pulp for paper — export value in Southern Africa was 71,325 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 Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 406,622 1000 USD in 1996.
- What is the lowest pulp for paper — export value recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,844 1000 USD in 1969.
- How does Southern Africa rank for pulp for paper — export value?
- Southern Africa ranks 18th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is pulp for paper — export value rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern 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
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