Recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — Export value in South Africa
South Africa: Recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — Export value was 306 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — Export value in South Africa, 2007–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — export value in South Africa is 306 1000 USD, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 18 years on record.
That represents a change of down 71.7% on the previous year and down 80.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — export value in South Africa peaked at 6,321 1000 USD in 2011 and was at its lowest, 306 1000 USD, in 2024.
That places South Africa 42nd out of 128 countries 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.
Recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — Export value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2,584 1000 USD | — |
| 2008 | 3,826 1000 USD | +48.1% |
| 2009 | 1,732 1000 USD | -54.7% |
| 2010 | 3,053 1000 USD | +76.3% |
| 2011 | 6,321 1000 USD | +107.0% |
| 2012 | 5,026 1000 USD | -20.5% |
| 2013 | 2,619 1000 USD | -47.9% |
| 2014 | 1,552 1000 USD | -40.7% |
| 2015 | 1,189 1000 USD | -23.4% |
| 2016 | 660 1000 USD | -44.5% |
| 2017 | 1,522 1000 USD | +130.6% |
| 2018 | 2,519 1000 USD | +65.5% |
| 2019 | 2,242 1000 USD | -11.0% |
| 2020 | 6,034 1000 USD | +169.1% |
| 2021 | 2,040 1000 USD | -66.2% |
| 2022 | 4,103 1000 USD | +101.1% |
| 2023 | 1,080 1000 USD | -73.7% |
| 2024 | 306 1000 USD | -71.7% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 306 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 14 1000 USD, 21.9× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 306 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1 1000 USD, 306.0× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,714 1000 USD | 1,732 1000 USD | 3,826 1000 USD | 3 |
| 2010s | 2,670 1000 USD | 660 1000 USD | 6,321 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,713 1000 USD | 306 1000 USD | 6,034 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 39 Russian Federation 421 1000 USD compare
- 39 Russia 421 1000 USD compare
- 41 Spain 351 1000 USD compare
- 43 North Macedonia 269 1000 USD compare
- 44 Honduras 232 1000 USD compare
- 45 Kazakhstan 224 1000 USD 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)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.2953 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — export value in South Africa?
- Recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — export value in South Africa was 306 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 6,321 1000 USD in 2011.
- What is the lowest recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 306 1000 USD in 2024.
- How does South Africa rank for recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — export value?
- South Africa ranks 42nd out of 128 countries with data for 2024.
- Is recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — export value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.3%. 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 Recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — 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