Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Production in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa: Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Production was 300 t in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Production in Eastern Africa, 1971–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2016, semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — production in Eastern Africa stood at 300 t. That is the lowest value across all 46 years on record.
That represents a change of down 99.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — production in Eastern Africa peaked at 31,300 t in 2006 and was at its lowest, 300 t, in 2010.
That places Eastern Africa 20th out of 25 groups with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Production in Eastern Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4,100 t | — |
| 1972 | 4,100 t | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 4,500 t | +9.8% |
| 1974 | 4,500 t | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 4,373 t | -2.8% |
| 1976 | 5,600 t | +28.1% |
| 1977 | 5,600 t | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 8,600 t | +53.6% |
| 1979 | 10,600 t | +23.3% |
| 1980 | 11,600 t | +9.4% |
| 1981 | 9,600 t | -17.2% |
| 1982 | 8,600 t | -10.4% |
| 1983 | 9,000 t | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 12,800 t | +42.2% |
| 1985 | 12,000 t | -6.2% |
| 1986 | 12,300 t | +2.5% |
| 1987 | 15,500 t | +26.0% |
| 1988 | 20,500 t | +32.3% |
| 1989 | 20,500 t | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 23,100 t | +12.7% |
| 1991 | 22,300 t | -3.5% |
| 1992 | 22,300 t | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 22,300 t | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 22,300 t | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 22,300 t | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 22,300 t | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 22,300 t | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 22,300 t | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 22,300 t | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 22,300 t | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 22,300 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 22,300 t | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 15,300 t | -31.4% |
| 2004 | 15,300 t | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 15,300 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 31,300 t | +104.6% |
| 2007 | 31,300 t | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 31,300 t | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 31,300 t | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 300 t | -99.0% |
| 2011 | 300 t | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 300 t | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 300 t | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 300 t | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 300 t | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 300 t | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,775 t | 4,100 t | 10,600 t | 9 |
| 1980s | 13,240 t | 8,600 t | 20,500 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 22,380 t | 22,300 t | 23,100 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 23,800 t | 15,300 t | 31,300 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 300 t | 300 t | 300 t | 7 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa
- 17 Italy 88,615 t compare
- 18 Australia 88,000 t compare
- 19 Yugoslav SFR 69,000 t compare
- 20 Czechoslovakia 62,000 t compare
- 21 Brazil 61,000 t compare
- 22 Colombia 47,519 t compare
- 23 New Zealand 39,311 t compare
More environment data for Eastern Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -7.18 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 1.28 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.229 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.69 Percentage change (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value -0.3367 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 3.75 % change on previous year (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -5.99 Percentage change (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — production in Eastern Africa?
- Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — production in Eastern Africa was 300 t in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — production recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 31,300 t in 2006.
- What is the lowest semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — production recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 300 t in 2010.
- How does Eastern Africa rank for semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — production?
- Eastern Africa ranks 20th out of 25 groups with data for 2016.
- Is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — production rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern 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) — Production. 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