Wool, degreased or carbonized, not carded or combed — Residuals in South Africa

South Africa: Wool, degreased or carbonized, not carded or combed — Residuals was 139 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
139 t
Change on year
up 32.4%
World rank
1st
of 132 countries
All-time high
139 t
in 2023
All-time low
-1,107 t
in 2012
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Wool, degreased or carbonized, not carded or combed — Residuals in South Africa, 2010–2023

-1.0k-750-500-25002502010201620232010: 0 t2011: 0 t2012: -1.1k t2013: -791 t2014: 0 t2015: 0 t2016: 0 t2017: 0 t2018: 0 t2019: -367 t2020: -314 t2021: -101 t2022: 105 t2023: 139 t

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2023, wool, degreased or carbonized, not carded or combed — residuals in South Africa stood at 139 t. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.

That represents a change of up 32.4% on the previous year and up 117.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, wool, degreased or carbonized, not carded or combed — residuals in South Africa peaked at 139 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, -1,107 t, in 2012.

South Africa ranks 1st of 132 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Wool, degreased or carbonized, not carded or combed — Residuals in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Wool, degreased or carbonized, not carded or combed — Residuals in South Africa, 2010 to 2023.
Year t Change
2010 0 t
2011 0 t
2012 -1,107 t
2013 -791 t -28.5%
2014 0 t -100.0%
2015 0 t
2016 0 t
2017 0 t
2018 0 t
2019 -367 t
2020 -314 t -14.4%
2021 -101 t -67.8%
2022 105 t -204.0%
2023 139 t +32.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s -226.5 t -1,107 t 0 t 10
2020s -42.75 t -314 t 139 t 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is wool, degreased or carbonized, not carded or combed — residuals in South Africa?
Wool, degreased or carbonized, not carded or combed — residuals in South Africa was 139 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest wool, degreased or carbonized, not carded or combed — residuals recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 139 t in 2023.
What is the lowest wool, degreased or carbonized, not carded or combed — residuals recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -1,107 t in 2012.
How does South Africa rank for wool, degreased or carbonized, not carded or combed — residuals?
South Africa ranks 1st out of 132 countries with data for 2023.
Is wool, degreased or carbonized, not carded or combed — residuals rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 117.6%. 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 Wool, degreased or carbonized, not carded or combed — Residuals. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Wool, degreased or carbonized, not carded or combed — Residuals
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
175 places, 2,100 data points, 2010–2023
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