Wood pulp — Export value in South Africa
South Africa: Wood pulp — Export value was 1.07 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wood pulp — Export value in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, wood pulp — export value in South Africa stood at 1.07 million 1000 USD.
That represents a change of down 2.3% on the previous year and up 35.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wood pulp — export value in South Africa peaked at 1.09 million 1000 USD in 2023 and was at its lowest, 13,369 1000 USD, in 1961.
South Africa ranks 13th of 186 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Wood pulp — Export value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 13,369 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 13,648 1000 USD | +2.1% |
| 1963 | 15,260 1000 USD | +11.8% |
| 1964 | 15,244 1000 USD | -0.1% |
| 1965 | 16,823 1000 USD | +10.4% |
| 1966 | 18,387 1000 USD | +9.3% |
| 1967 | 19,354 1000 USD | +5.3% |
| 1968 | 28,180 1000 USD | +45.6% |
| 1969 | 30,941 1000 USD | +9.8% |
| 1970 | 30,337 1000 USD | -2.0% |
| 1971 | 40,491 1000 USD | +33.5% |
| 1972 | 43,547 1000 USD | +7.5% |
| 1973 | 55,524 1000 USD | +27.5% |
| 1974 | 73,158 1000 USD | +31.8% |
| 1975 | 83,421 1000 USD | +14.0% |
| 1976 | 70,236 1000 USD | -15.8% |
| 1977 | 79,280 1000 USD | +12.9% |
| 1978 | 95,759 1000 USD | +20.8% |
| 1979 | 116,665 1000 USD | +21.8% |
| 1980 | 135,914 1000 USD | +16.5% |
| 1981 | 126,333 1000 USD | -7.0% |
| 1982 | 144,990 1000 USD | +14.8% |
| 1983 | 153,953 1000 USD | +6.2% |
| 1984 | 141,499 1000 USD | -8.1% |
| 1985 | 141,000 1000 USD | -0.4% |
| 1986 | 144,860 1000 USD | +2.7% |
| 1987 | 141,387 1000 USD | -2.4% |
| 1988 | 245,348 1000 USD | +73.5% |
| 1989 | 189,863 1000 USD | -22.6% |
| 1990 | 202,995 1000 USD | +6.9% |
| 1991 | 202,995 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 247,419 1000 USD | +21.9% |
| 1993 | 210,770 1000 USD | -14.8% |
| 1994 | 250,725 1000 USD | +19.0% |
| 1995 | 389,371 1000 USD | +55.3% |
| 1996 | 621,853 1000 USD | +59.7% |
| 1997 | 376,261 1000 USD | -39.5% |
| 1998 | 341,960 1000 USD | -9.1% |
| 1999 | 353,564 1000 USD | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 353,564 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 312,487 1000 USD | -11.6% |
| 2002 | 282,077 1000 USD | -9.7% |
| 2003 | 383,898 1000 USD | +36.1% |
| 2004 | 395,257 1000 USD | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 428,520 1000 USD | +8.4% |
| 2006 | 433,303 1000 USD | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 495,124 1000 USD | +14.3% |
| 2008 | 521,892 1000 USD | +5.4% |
| 2009 | 508,861 1000 USD | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 747,119 1000 USD | +46.8% |
| 2011 | 961,124 1000 USD | +28.6% |
| 2012 | 696,069 1000 USD | -27.6% |
| 2013 | 688,699 1000 USD | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 789,700 1000 USD | +14.7% |
| 2015 | 794,794 1000 USD | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 822,808 1000 USD | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 920,453 1000 USD | +11.9% |
| 2018 | 880,183 1000 USD | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 550,091 1000 USD | -37.5% |
| 2020 | 637,488 1000 USD | +15.9% |
| 2021 | 810,015 1000 USD | +27.1% |
| 2022 | 1.02 million 1000 USD | +26.2% |
| 2023 | 1.09 million 1000 USD | +6.9% |
| 2024 | 1.07 million 1000 USD | -2.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 1.07 million 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 155 1000 USD, 6889.5× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 1.07 million 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 22 1000 USD, 48539.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19,023 1000 USD | 13,369 1000 USD | 30,941 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 68,842 1000 USD | 30,337 1000 USD | 116,665 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 156,515 1000 USD | 126,333 1000 USD | 245,348 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 319,791 1000 USD | 202,995 1000 USD | 621,853 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 411,498 1000 USD | 282,077 1000 USD | 521,892 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 785,104 1000 USD | 550,091 1000 USD | 961,124 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 926,041 1000 USD | 637,488 1000 USD | 1.09 million 1000 USD | 5 |
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 wood pulp — export value in South Africa?
- Wood pulp — export value in South Africa was 1.07 million 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest wood pulp — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.09 million 1000 USD in 2023.
- What is the lowest wood pulp — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,369 1000 USD in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for wood pulp — export value?
- South Africa ranks 13th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wood pulp — export value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.2%. 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 Wood pulp — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en