South Africa — Wood pulp — Import Quantity in Zambia
Zambia: South Africa — Wood pulp — Import Quantity was 102 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Wood pulp — Import Quantity in Zambia, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2018, south africa — wood pulp — import quantity in Zambia stood at 102 t.
That represents a change of up 47.8% on the previous year and up 363.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — wood pulp — import quantity in Zambia peaked at 547 t in 2002 and was at its lowest, 11 t, in 1998.
That places Zambia 36th out of 45 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
South Africa — Wood pulp — Import Quantity in Zambia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 11 t | — |
| 2002 | 547 t | +4872.7% |
| 2003 | 34 t | -93.8% |
| 2004 | 69 t | +102.9% |
| 2005 | 20 t | -71.0% |
| 2006 | 102 t | +410.0% |
| 2009 | 22 t | -78.4% |
| 2010 | 57 t | +159.1% |
| 2011 | 68 t | +19.3% |
| 2017 | 69 t | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 102 t | +47.8% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 102 t is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 530 t, 19% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 102 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 102 t, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 t | 11 t | 11 t | 1 |
| 2000s | 132.33 t | 20 t | 547 t | 6 |
| 2010s | 74 t | 57 t | 102 t | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More environment data for Zambia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.03 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.265 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.11 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.74 % 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 3.49 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — wood pulp — import quantity in Zambia?
- South africa — wood pulp — import quantity in Zambia was 102 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 547 t in 2002.
- What is the lowest south africa — wood pulp — import quantity recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 11 t in 1998.
- How does Zambia rank for south africa — wood pulp — import quantity?
- Zambia ranks 36th out of 45 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — wood pulp — import quantity rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 363.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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/