Unspecified Area — Wood pulp — Import Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Unspecified Area — Wood pulp — Import Quantity was 26 t in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Unspecified Area — Wood pulp — Import Quantity in South Africa, 1998–2012
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for unspecified area — wood pulp — import quantity in South Africa is 26 t, measured in 2012.
That represents a change of down 48.0% on the previous year and down 53.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unspecified area — wood pulp — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 3,373 t in 1998 and was at its lowest, 4 t, in 2006.
South Africa ranks 22nd of 30 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 — Import Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3,373 t | — |
| 1999 | 69 t | -98.0% |
| 2000 | 69 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 56 t | -18.8% |
| 2003 | 28 t | -50.0% |
| 2004 | 14 t | -50.0% |
| 2006 | 4 t | -71.4% |
| 2007 | 8 t | +100.0% |
| 2009 | 50 t | +525.0% |
| 2012 | 26 t | -48.0% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 26 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 106.5 t, 24% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,721 t | 69 t | 3,373 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 32.71 t | 4 t | 69 t | 7 |
| 2010s | 26 t | 26 t | 26 t | 1 |
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 — import quantity in South Africa?
- Unspecified area — wood pulp — import quantity in South Africa was 26 t in 2012, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unspecified area — wood pulp — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3,373 t in 1998.
- What is the lowest unspecified area — wood pulp — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4 t in 2006.
- How does South Africa rank for unspecified area — wood pulp — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 22nd out of 30 countries with data for 2012.
- Is unspecified area — wood pulp — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.6%. 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 — 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/