South Africa — Wood pulp — Import Quantity in Australia
Australia: South Africa — Wood pulp — Import Quantity was 336 t in 2014. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Wood pulp — Import Quantity in Australia, 1997–2014
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Australia recorded 336 t for south africa — wood pulp — import quantity in 2014.
That represents a change of down 35.8% on the previous year and up 34.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — wood pulp — import quantity in Australia peaked at 14,000 t in 2008 and was at its lowest, 250 t, in 2004.
Australia ranks 29th of 45 countries 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.
South Africa — Wood pulp — Import Quantity in Australia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1,116 t | — |
| 1998 | 655 t | -41.3% |
| 1999 | 1,837 t | +180.5% |
| 2000 | 1,837 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1,646 t | -10.4% |
| 2003 | 10,105 t | +513.9% |
| 2004 | 250 t | -97.5% |
| 2005 | 2,396 t | +858.4% |
| 2006 | 2,033 t | -15.2% |
| 2008 | 14,000 t | +588.6% |
| 2009 | 5,000 t | -64.3% |
| 2010 | 11,000 t | +120.0% |
| 2011 | 6,000 t | -45.5% |
| 2012 | 523 t | -91.3% |
| 2014 | 336 t | -35.8% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 336 t is below the median for high income countries, which is 970.5 t, 35% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Australia's 336 t is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 16,347 t, 2% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where South Africa — Wood pulp — Import Quantity in Australia 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 | +858.4% | 250 t | 2,396 t |
| 2008 | +588.6% | 2,033 t | 14,000 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,203 t | 655 t | 1,837 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 4,658 t | 250 t | 14,000 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 4,465 t | 336 t | 11,000 t | 4 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More environment data for Australia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.75 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.345 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.4 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.6708 % 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 0.0861 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — wood pulp — import quantity in Australia?
- South africa — wood pulp — import quantity in Australia was 336 t in 2014, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest south africa — wood pulp — import quantity recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 14,000 t in 2008.
- What is the lowest south africa — wood pulp — import quantity recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 250 t in 2004.
- How does Australia rank for south africa — wood pulp — import quantity?
- Australia ranks 29th out of 45 countries with data for 2014.
- Is south africa — wood pulp — import quantity rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of South Africa — Wood pulp — Import 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/