United States of America — Wood pulp — Import Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: United States of America — Wood pulp — Import Quantity was 69,269 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
United States of America — Wood pulp — Import Quantity in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 69,269 t for united states of america — wood pulp — import quantity in 2018. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 89.8% on the previous year and up 241.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, united states of america — wood pulp — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 69,269 t in 2018 and was at its lowest, 6,884 t, in 2005.
South Africa ranks 21st of 115 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
United States of America — Wood pulp — Import Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 8,625 t | — |
| 1998 | 10,363 t | +20.2% |
| 1999 | 12,687 t | +22.4% |
| 2000 | 12,687 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 18,574 t | +46.4% |
| 2003 | 8,596 t | -53.7% |
| 2004 | 10,849 t | +26.2% |
| 2005 | 6,884 t | -36.5% |
| 2006 | 27,225 t | +295.5% |
| 2007 | 16,489 t | -39.4% |
| 2008 | 20,312 t | +23.2% |
| 2009 | 24,082 t | +18.6% |
| 2010 | 26,524 t | +10.1% |
| 2011 | 29,671 t | +11.9% |
| 2012 | 32,519 t | +9.6% |
| 2013 | 35,465 t | +9.1% |
| 2014 | 36,393 t | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 43,202 t | +18.7% |
| 2016 | 37,757 t | -12.6% |
| 2017 | 36,498 t | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 69,269 t | +89.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10,558 t | 8,625 t | 12,687 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 16,189 t | 6,884 t | 27,225 t | 9 |
| 2010s | 38,589 t | 26,524 t | 69,269 t | 9 |
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More environment data for South Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.46 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 8.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity, annual growth rate -51.31 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity, per unit of GDP 0 m3 per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity, per capita 0.0001 m3 per person (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export value, annual growth rate -6.21 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is united states of america — wood pulp — import quantity in South Africa?
- United states of america — wood pulp — import quantity in South Africa was 69,269 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest united states of america — wood pulp — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 69,269 t in 2018.
- What is the lowest united states of america — wood pulp — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,884 t in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for united states of america — wood pulp — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 21st out of 115 countries with data for 2018.
- Is united states of america — wood pulp — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 241.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of United States of America — 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/