Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in Northern Africa
Northern Africa: Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity was 3,629 t in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in Northern Africa, 1992–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2016, semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in Northern Africa stood at 3,629 t.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and down 87.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in Northern Africa peaked at 66,046 t in 2005 and was at its lowest, 456 t, in 1992.
Northern Africa ranks 19th of 27 groups 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.
Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Import quantity in Northern Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 456 t | — |
| 1993 | 1,229 t | +169.5% |
| 1994 | 4,679 t | +280.7% |
| 1995 | 4,057 t | -13.3% |
| 1996 | 3,657 t | -9.9% |
| 1997 | 3,457 t | -5.5% |
| 1998 | 2,757 t | -20.2% |
| 1999 | 2,357 t | -14.5% |
| 2000 | 1,857 t | -21.2% |
| 2001 | 1,857 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3,497 t | +88.3% |
| 2003 | 7,259 t | +107.6% |
| 2004 | 9,106 t | +25.4% |
| 2005 | 66,046 t | +625.3% |
| 2006 | 28,100 t | -57.5% |
| 2007 | 27,740 t | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 28,234 t | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 24,170 t | -14.4% |
| 2010 | 4,221 t | -82.5% |
| 2011 | 3,022 t | -28.4% |
| 2012 | 5,229 t | +73.0% |
| 2013 | 3,611 t | -30.9% |
| 2014 | 5,178 t | +43.4% |
| 2015 | 3,632 t | -29.9% |
| 2016 | 3,629 t | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,831 t | 456 t | 4,679 t | 8 |
| 2000s | 19,787 t | 1,857 t | 66,046 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,075 t | 3,022 t | 5,229 t | 7 |
Countries ranked near Northern Africa
More environment data for Northern Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -13.93 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -20 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.281 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.61 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 864,000 t (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 701,000 t (2024)
- Agricultural land — Share in Land area 27.72 % (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per area of cropland 4.57 kg/ha (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per capita 0.84 kg/cap (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in Northern Africa?
- Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity in Northern Africa was 3,629 t in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in Northern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 66,046 t in 2005.
- What is the lowest semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity recorded in Northern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 456 t in 1992.
- How does Northern Africa rank for semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity?
- Northern Africa ranks 19th out of 27 groups with data for 2016.
- Is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — import quantity rising or falling in Northern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — 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