South Africa — Wood pulp — Export Quantity in China
China: South Africa — Wood pulp — Export Quantity was 9 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Wood pulp — Export Quantity in China, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2018, south africa — wood pulp — export quantity in China stood at 9 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 93.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — wood pulp — export quantity in China peaked at 7,247 t in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1 t, in 2011.
China ranks 23rd of 24 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
South Africa — Wood pulp — Export Quantity in China, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 16 t | — |
| 2002 | 20 t | +25.0% |
| 2004 | 32 t | +60.0% |
| 2005 | 7,247 t | +22546.9% |
| 2006 | 212 t | -97.1% |
| 2007 | 335 t | +58.0% |
| 2008 | 145 t | -56.7% |
| 2009 | 112 t | -22.8% |
| 2010 | 29 t | -74.1% |
| 2011 | 1 t | -96.6% |
| 2012 | 99 t | +9800.0% |
| 2013 | 24 t | -75.8% |
| 2015 | 42 t | +75.0% |
| 2016 | 40 t | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 9 t | -77.5% |
| 2018 | 9 t | +0.0% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 9 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 306 t, 3% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
- China's 9 t is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 89.5 t, 10% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where South Africa — Wood pulp — Export Quantity in China changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +22546.9% | 32 t | 7,247 t |
| 2012 | +9800.0% | 1 t | 99 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 t | 16 t | 16 t | 1 |
| 2000s | 1,158 t | 20 t | 7,247 t | 7 |
| 2010s | 31.62 t | 1 t | 99 t | 8 |
Countries ranked near China
More environment data for China
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.279 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.92 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 5.29 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.8065 % 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 -0.2517 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — wood pulp — export quantity in China?
- South africa — wood pulp — export quantity in China was 9 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest south africa — wood pulp — export quantity recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 7,247 t in 2005.
- What is the lowest south africa — wood pulp — export quantity recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 t in 2011.
- How does China rank for south africa — wood pulp — export quantity?
- China ranks 23rd out of 24 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — wood pulp — export quantity rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of South Africa — Wood pulp — Export Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The database contains data on the bilateral trade flows in roundwood, primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world. The main types of primary forest products included in are: roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further. The definitions are available. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/forestry/statistics/80572/en/