South Africa — Wood pulp — Import Quantity in China
China: South Africa — Wood pulp — Import Quantity was 347,350 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Wood pulp — Import Quantity in China, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for south africa — wood pulp — import quantity in China is 347,350 t, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 9.1% on the previous year and up 227.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — wood pulp — import quantity in China peaked at 429,000 t in 2015 and was at its lowest, 10,124 t, in 2005.
China ranks 1st of 45 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
South Africa — Wood pulp — Import Quantity in China, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 17,107 t | — |
| 1998 | 12,888 t | -24.7% |
| 1999 | 17,380 t | +34.9% |
| 2000 | 17,380 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 29,877 t | +71.9% |
| 2003 | 60,844 t | +103.6% |
| 2004 | 35,168 t | -42.2% |
| 2005 | 10,124 t | -71.2% |
| 2006 | 32,181 t | +217.9% |
| 2007 | 52,000 t | +61.6% |
| 2008 | 106,000 t | +103.8% |
| 2009 | 161,000 t | +51.9% |
| 2010 | 157,000 t | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 229,000 t | +45.9% |
| 2012 | 222,000 t | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 271,000 t | +22.1% |
| 2014 | 305,000 t | +12.5% |
| 2015 | 429,000 t | +40.7% |
| 2016 | 391,000 t | -8.9% |
| 2017 | 382,000 t | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 347,350 t | -9.1% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 347,350 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 899 t, 386.4× the median. (11 countries reporting)
- China's 347,350 t is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 16,347 t, 21.2× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15,792 t | 12,888 t | 17,380 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 56,064 t | 10,124 t | 161,000 t | 9 |
| 2010s | 303,706 t | 157,000 t | 429,000 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near China
- 1 Viet Nam 3,981 t compare
- 2 India 189,747 t compare
- 2 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1,171 t compare
- 3 Indonesia 149,035 t compare
- 3 United Republic of Tanzania 245 t compare
- 4 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 55 t compare
- 4 Thailand 92,848 t compare
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 — import quantity in China?
- South africa — wood pulp — import quantity in China was 347,350 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest south africa — wood pulp — import quantity recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 429,000 t in 2015.
- What is the lowest south africa — wood pulp — import quantity recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,124 t in 2005.
- How does China rank for south africa — wood pulp — import quantity?
- China ranks 1st out of 45 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — wood pulp — import quantity rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 227.7%. 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 — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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/