Recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — Import quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — Import quantity was 264 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — Import quantity in South Africa, 2008–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 264 t for recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — import quantity in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 75.5% on the previous year and down 88.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 2,334 t in 2014 and was at its lowest, 54 t, in 2012.
South Africa ranks 28th of 30 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 225 t | 173 t | 277 t | 2 |
| 2010s | 410.3 t | 54 t | 2,334 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 349.6 t | 77 t | 1,079 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More environment data for South Africa
- Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Recovered paper — Production 1.18 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 2.03 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 30,837 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 7,586 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export value 272,220 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 385,631 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value 516,696 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 472,308 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — import quantity in South Africa?
- Recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — import quantity in South Africa was 264 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2,334 t in 2014.
- What is the lowest recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 54 t in 2012.
- How does South Africa rank for recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 28th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is recovered fibre pulp (export/import) — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.7%. 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) — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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