Pulp from fibres other than wood — Import quantity in Africa
Africa: Pulp from fibres other than wood — Import quantity was 4,724 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulp from fibres other than wood — Import quantity in Africa, 1970–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pulp from fibres other than wood — import quantity in Africa is 4,724 t, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 4.8% on the previous year and down 72.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulp from fibres other than wood — import quantity in Africa peaked at 89,700 t in 1976 and was at its lowest, 2,435 t, in 2015.
That places Africa 22nd out of 29 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulp from fibres other than wood — Import quantity in Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,700 t | — |
| 1971 | 3,800 t | +40.7% |
| 1972 | 3,400 t | -10.5% |
| 1973 | 5,600 t | +64.7% |
| 1974 | 7,700 t | +37.5% |
| 1975 | 63,300 t | +722.1% |
| 1976 | 89,700 t | +41.7% |
| 1977 | 52,600 t | -41.4% |
| 1978 | 46,800 t | -11.0% |
| 1979 | 28,300 t | -39.5% |
| 1980 | 35,700 t | +26.1% |
| 1981 | 48,900 t | +37.0% |
| 1982 | 35,300 t | -27.8% |
| 1983 | 55,100 t | +56.1% |
| 1984 | 63,700 t | +15.6% |
| 1985 | 75,700 t | +18.8% |
| 1986 | 46,000 t | -39.2% |
| 1987 | 56,000 t | +21.7% |
| 1988 | 52,000 t | -7.1% |
| 1989 | 52,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 52,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 57,500 t | +10.6% |
| 1992 | 76,158 t | +32.4% |
| 1993 | 6,829 t | -91.0% |
| 1994 | 6,485 t | -5.0% |
| 1995 | 9,858 t | +52.0% |
| 1996 | 7,737 t | -21.5% |
| 1997 | 5,027 t | -35.0% |
| 1998 | 5,927 t | +17.9% |
| 1999 | 2,587 t | -56.4% |
| 2000 | 14,015 t | +441.7% |
| 2001 | 32,600 t | +132.6% |
| 2002 | 32,789 t | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 32,735 t | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 41,299 t | +26.2% |
| 2005 | 5,958 t | -85.6% |
| 2006 | 2,865 t | -51.9% |
| 2007 | 3,969 t | +38.5% |
| 2008 | 6,347 t | +59.9% |
| 2009 | 10,122 t | +59.5% |
| 2010 | 10,801 t | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 9,844 t | -8.9% |
| 2012 | 9,300 t | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 23,125 t | +148.7% |
| 2014 | 17,426 t | -24.6% |
| 2015 | 2,435 t | -86.0% |
| 2016 | 3,747 t | +53.9% |
| 2017 | 3,927 t | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 3,465 t | -11.8% |
| 2019 | 5,839 t | +68.5% |
| 2020 | 6,249 t | +7.0% |
| 2021 | 6,059 t | -3.0% |
| 2022 | 6,343 t | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 4,509 t | -28.9% |
| 2024 | 4,724 t | +4.8% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulp from fibres other than wood — Import quantity in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +722.1% | 7,700 t | 63,300 t |
| 2000 | +441.7% | 2,587 t | 14,015 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 30,390 t | 2,700 t | 89,700 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 52,040 t | 35,300 t | 75,700 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 23,011 t | 2,587 t | 76,158 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 18,270 t | 2,865 t | 41,299 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,991 t | 2,435 t | 23,125 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,577 t | 4,509 t | 6,343 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa
More environment data for Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.12 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -7.93 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 1.32 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.213 °C (2025)
- Other industrial roundwood, non-coniferous (production) — Production 26.92 million m3 (2024)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value 11.21 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 66.41 million m3 (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production 39.12 million m3 (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs, coniferous — Production 9.31 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulp from fibres other than wood — import quantity in Africa?
- Pulp from fibres other than wood — import quantity in Africa was 4,724 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulp from fibres other than wood — import quantity recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 89,700 t in 1976.
- What is the lowest pulp from fibres other than wood — import quantity recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,435 t in 2015.
- How does Africa rank for pulp from fibres other than wood — import quantity?
- Africa ranks 22nd out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is pulp from fibres other than wood — import quantity rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.9%. 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 from fibres other than wood — Import quantity. 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