What is pulp for paper — import value in Africa?

Pulp for paper — import value in Africa was 860,126 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest pulp for paper — import value recorded in Africa?

The highest recorded value was 986,247 1000 USD in 2022.

What is the lowest pulp for paper — import value recorded in Africa?

The lowest recorded value was 270 1000 USD in 1965.

How does Africa rank for pulp for paper — import value?

Africa ranks 17th out of 32 groups with data for 2024.

Is pulp for paper — import value rising or falling in Africa?

Over the last ten years it is up 77.9%. 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 Pulp for paper — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Pulp for paper — Import value in Africa

Name: Pulp for paper — Import value in Africa
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Africa: Pulp for paper — Import value was 860,126 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

860,126 1000 USD

Change on year

down 0.4%

Rank

17th

of 32 groups

All-time high

986,247 1000 USD

in 2022

All-time low

270 1000 USD

in 1965

Years of data

1961–2024

Pulp for paper — Import value in Africa, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for pulp for paper — import value in Africa is 860,126 1000 USD, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and up 77.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pulp for paper — import value in Africa peaked at 986,247 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 270 1000 USD, in 1965.

Africa ranks 17th of 32 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	4,570 1000 USD	270 1000 USD	19,772 1000 USD	9
1970s	62,730 1000 USD	21,867 1000 USD	98,335 1000 USD	10
1980s	140,779 1000 USD	101,642 1000 USD	181,361 1000 USD	10
1990s	141,428 1000 USD	92,565 1000 USD	193,539 1000 USD	10
2000s	194,922 1000 USD	130,600 1000 USD	371,787 1000 USD	10
2010s	447,369 1000 USD	266,457 1000 USD	641,482 1000 USD	10
2020s	784,059 1000 USD	502,424 1000 USD	986,247 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Africa

14 Indonesia 724,439 1000 USD compare
15 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 559,784 1000 USD compare
16 Belgium 511,260 1000 USD compare
17 United Arab Emirates 449,711 1000 USD compare
18 China, Taiwan Province of 413,873 1000 USD compare
19 Canada 402,793 1000 USD compare
20 Sweden 377,639 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 239 places →

More environment data for Africa

Temperature change 1.32 °C (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.213 °C (2025)
Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value 5.54 million 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood, coniferous — Production 32.26 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Export value 714,851 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood — Export quantity 3.78 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Import value 182,147 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood — Import quantity 2.09 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Production 820.65 million m3 (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ -1.32 % (2024)

All data for Africa →

Frequently asked questions

What is pulp for paper — import value in Africa?: Pulp for paper — import value in Africa was 860,126 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest pulp for paper — import value recorded in Africa?: The highest recorded value was 986,247 1000 USD in 2022.
What is the lowest pulp for paper — import value recorded in Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 270 1000 USD in 1965.
How does Africa rank for pulp for paper — import value?: Africa ranks 17th out of 32 groups with data for 2024.
Is pulp for paper — import value rising or falling in Africa?: Over the last ten years it is up 77.9%. 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 Pulp for paper — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Pulp for paper — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 239 places, 9,768 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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