Pulp from fibres other than wood — Import quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Pulp from fibres other than wood — Import quantity was 765 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulp from fibres other than wood — Import quantity in South Africa, 1992–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, pulp from fibres other than wood — import quantity in South Africa stood at 765 t.
The figure is up 22.4% on the previous year and up 91.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulp from fibres other than wood — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 7,394 t in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1998.
South Africa ranks 45th of 170 countries 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.
Pulp from fibres other than wood — Import quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 35 t | — |
| 1993 | 81 t | +131.4% |
| 1994 | 136 t | +67.9% |
| 1995 | 136 t | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 54 t | -60.3% |
| 1997 | 54 t | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0 t | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 t | — |
| 2000 | 0 t | — |
| 2001 | 0 t | — |
| 2002 | 100 t | — |
| 2003 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 709 t | +609.0% |
| 2005 | 4,564 t | +543.7% |
| 2006 | 1,380 t | -69.8% |
| 2007 | 1,380 t | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3,448 t | +149.9% |
| 2009 | 5,348 t | +55.1% |
| 2010 | 7,394 t | +38.3% |
| 2011 | 6,965 t | -5.8% |
| 2012 | 6,965 t | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 636 t | -90.9% |
| 2014 | 400 t | -37.1% |
| 2015 | 511 t | +27.8% |
| 2016 | 743 t | +45.4% |
| 2017 | 948 t | +27.6% |
| 2018 | 757 t | -20.1% |
| 2019 | 2,042 t | +169.7% |
| 2020 | 2,495 t | +22.2% |
| 2021 | 2,286 t | -8.4% |
| 2022 | 1,984 t | -13.2% |
| 2023 | 625 t | -68.5% |
| 2024 | 765 t | +22.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 62 t | 0 t | 136 t | 8 |
| 2000s | 1,703 t | 0 t | 5,348 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,736 t | 400 t | 7,394 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,631 t | 625 t | 2,495 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 42 North Macedonia 816 t compare
- 43 Yugoslav SFR 800 t
- 44 Hungary 766 t compare
- 46 Oman 673 t compare
- 47 New Zealand 600 t compare
- 48 Slovenia 591 t compare
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)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import -37.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 0.0001 t per person (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -11.78 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -12.27 Percentage change (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value -6.69 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulp from fibres other than wood — import quantity in South Africa?
- Pulp from fibres other than wood — import quantity in South Africa was 765 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 7,394 t in 2010.
- What is the lowest pulp from fibres other than wood — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1998.
- How does South Africa rank for pulp from fibres other than wood — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 45th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulp from fibres other than wood — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.2%. 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 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