Pulpwood, round and split, coniferous (production) β Production in South Africa
South Africa: Pulpwood, round and split, coniferous (production) β Production was 1.40 million m3 in 2024. βΌ Falling
Pulpwood, round and split, coniferous (production) β Production in South Africa, 1998β2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pulpwood, round and split, coniferous (production) β production in South Africa is 1.40 million m3, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 27 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 36.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulpwood, round and split, coniferous (production) β production in South Africa peaked at 4.16 million m3 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1.40 million m3, in 2020.
South Africa ranks 24th of 83 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 27 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.21 million m3 | 3.16 million m3 | 3.26 million m3 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3.60 million m3 | 3.17 million m3 | 4.16 million m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.68 million m3 | 2.02 million m3 | 3.53 million m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.40 million m3 | 1.40 million m3 | 1.40 million m3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 21 New Zealand 2.58 million m3 compare
- 22 Latvia 1.80 million m3 compare
- 23 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1.69 million m3 compare
- 25 Republic of Korea 1.40 million m3 compare
- 26 Portugal 1.26 million m3 compare
- 27 Slovak Republic 1.14 million m3 compare
More environment data for South Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.275 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 Β°C (2025)
- Recovered paper β Production 1.18 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish β Production 2.03 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import value 30,837 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import quantity 7,586 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export value 272,220 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export quantity 385,631 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Import value 516,696 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulpwood, round and split, coniferous (production) β production in South Africa?
- Pulpwood, round and split, coniferous (production) β production in South Africa was 1.40 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulpwood, round and split, coniferous (production) β production recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4.16 million m3 in 2001.
- What is the lowest pulpwood, round and split, coniferous (production) β production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.40 million m3 in 2020.
- How does South Africa rank for pulpwood, round and split, coniferous (production) β production?
- South Africa ranks 24th out of 83 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulpwood, round and split, coniferous (production) β production rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pulpwood, round and split, coniferous (production) β Production. 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