China vs South Africa: Australia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import

China
143,179 t
in 2018
South Africa
31,354 t
in 2018
China rank
2nd
South Africa rank
5th

Australia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import over time

  • China
  • South Africa
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How they compare

China currently reports 143,179 t against 31,354 t in South Africa, a difference of 111,825 t.

That makes China's figure about 4.6 times South Africa's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 20 shared years of data; in 1997 it was China ahead.

China ranks 2nd and South Africa ranks 5th of 101 countries.

China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade China South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 212,594 t 2,561 t 210,034 t China
2000s 177,913 t 33,751 t 144,162 t China
2010s 136,208 t 38,704 t 97,504 t China

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher australia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import, China or South Africa?
China, at 143,179 t against 31,354 t in South Africa as of 2018.
What is the difference in australia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import between China and South Africa?
111,825 t, with China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Africa?
20 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2018.
How do China and South Africa rank globally for australia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
China ranks 2nd and South Africa ranks 5th of 101 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Australia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Australia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
110 places, 1,680 data points, 1997–2018
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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/