Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Production in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Production was 162,109 t in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Production in Southern Africa, 1969–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Southern Africa recorded 162,109 t for semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — production in 2016.
The figure is down 2.7% on the previous year and up 24.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — production in Southern Africa peaked at 338,525 t in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1997.
That places Southern Africa 14th out of 25 groups with data for 2016, putting it 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) — Production in Southern Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 13,000 t | — |
| 1970 | 7,000 t | -46.2% |
| 1971 | 22,000 t | +214.3% |
| 1972 | 48,000 t | +118.2% |
| 1973 | 73,000 t | +52.1% |
| 1974 | 103,000 t | +41.1% |
| 1975 | 104,000 t | +1.0% |
| 1976 | 71,000 t | -31.7% |
| 1977 | 122,000 t | +71.8% |
| 1978 | 108,000 t | -11.5% |
| 1979 | 82,000 t | -24.1% |
| 1980 | 82,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 82,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 105,000 t | +28.0% |
| 1983 | 84,000 t | -20.0% |
| 1984 | 117,000 t | +39.3% |
| 1985 | 126,000 t | +7.7% |
| 1986 | 140,000 t | +11.1% |
| 1987 | 140,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 140,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 140,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 140,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 140,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 99,000 t | -29.3% |
| 1993 | 87,000 t | -12.1% |
| 1994 | 120,000 t | +37.9% |
| 1995 | 164,000 t | +36.7% |
| 1996 | 164,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0 t | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 0 t | — |
| 1999 | 0 t | — |
| 2000 | 0 t | — |
| 2001 | 171,000 t | — |
| 2002 | 155,000 t | -9.4% |
| 2003 | 155,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 144,000 t | -7.1% |
| 2005 | 144,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 130,000 t | -9.7% |
| 2007 | 135,000 t | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 135,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 105,000 t | -22.2% |
| 2010 | 122,000 t | +16.2% |
| 2011 | 100,000 t | -18.0% |
| 2012 | 185,000 t | +85.0% |
| 2013 | 338,525 t | +83.0% |
| 2014 | 157,097 t | -53.6% |
| 2015 | 166,633 t | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 162,109 t | -2.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13,000 t | 13,000 t | 13,000 t | 1 |
| 1970s | 74,000 t | 7,000 t | 122,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 115,600 t | 82,000 t | 140,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 91,400 t | 0 t | 164,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 127,400 t | 0 t | 171,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 175,909 t | 100,000 t | 338,525 t | 7 |
Countries ranked near Southern Africa
More environment data for Southern Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 7.61 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 4.17 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 0.892 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.282 °C (2025)
- Industrial roundwood — Export quantity 427,327 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 9.63 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import value 35,013 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 161,260 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 17.26 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — production in Southern Africa?
- Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — production in Southern Africa was 162,109 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 Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 338,525 t in 2013.
- What is the lowest semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — production recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1997.
- How does Southern Africa rank for semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — production?
- Southern Africa ranks 14th out of 25 groups with data for 2016.
- Is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — production rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern 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