Unspecified Area — Wood pulp — Export Value in South Africa
South Africa: Unspecified Area — Wood pulp — Export Value was 12,102 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Unspecified Area — Wood pulp — Export Value in South Africa, 2000–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 12,102 1000 USD for unspecified area — wood pulp — export value in 2018.
That represents a change of down 5.4% on the previous year and down 57.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unspecified area — wood pulp — export value in South Africa peaked at 126,984 1000 USD in 2004 and was at its lowest, 85 1000 USD, in 2007.
South Africa ranks 9th of 31 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.
Unspecified Area — Wood pulp — Export Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 66,623 1000 USD | — |
| 2002 | 18,978 1000 USD | -71.5% |
| 2003 | 36,134 1000 USD | +90.4% |
| 2004 | 126,984 1000 USD | +251.4% |
| 2005 | 39,430 1000 USD | -68.9% |
| 2006 | 29,037 1000 USD | -26.4% |
| 2007 | 85 1000 USD | -99.7% |
| 2008 | 28,470 1000 USD | +33394.1% |
| 2009 | 21,676 1000 USD | -23.9% |
| 2010 | 26,836 1000 USD | +23.8% |
| 2011 | 30,449 1000 USD | +13.5% |
| 2012 | 23,074 1000 USD | -24.2% |
| 2013 | 19,950 1000 USD | -13.5% |
| 2014 | 25,537 1000 USD | +28.0% |
| 2015 | 27,392 1000 USD | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 19,450 1000 USD | -29.0% |
| 2017 | 12,794 1000 USD | -34.2% |
| 2018 | 12,102 1000 USD | -5.4% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 12,102 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,860 1000 USD, 6.5× the median. (8 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Unspecified Area — Wood pulp — Export Value in South Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +33394.1% | 85 1000 USD | 28,470 1000 USD |
| 2004 | +251.4% | 36,134 1000 USD | 126,984 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40,824 1000 USD | 85 1000 USD | 126,984 1000 USD | 9 |
| 2010s | 21,954 1000 USD | 12,102 1000 USD | 30,449 1000 USD | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.59 % 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 0.2953 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unspecified area — wood pulp — export value in South Africa?
- Unspecified area — wood pulp — export value in South Africa was 12,102 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unspecified area — wood pulp — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 126,984 1000 USD in 2004.
- What is the lowest unspecified area — wood pulp — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 85 1000 USD in 2007.
- How does South Africa rank for unspecified area — wood pulp — export value?
- South Africa ranks 9th out of 31 countries with data for 2018.
- Is unspecified area — wood pulp — export value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.5%. 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 Unspecified Area — Wood pulp — Export Value. 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/