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

China
65,195 t
in 2018
South Africa
47,286 t
in 2018
China rank
7th
South Africa rank
10th

Brazil — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity over time

  • China
  • South Africa
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How they compare

China currently reports 65,195 t against 47,286 t in South Africa, a difference of 17,909 t.

That makes China's figure about 1.4 times South Africa's.

Across all 20 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.

China ranks 7th and South Africa ranks 10th of 133 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 57,464 t 4,378 t 53,086 t China
2000s 52,726 t 14,360 t 38,366 t China
2010s 103,904 t 26,477 t 77,428 t China

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher brazil — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity, China or South Africa?
China, at 65,195 t against 47,286 t in South Africa as of 2018.
What is the difference in brazil — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity between China and South Africa?
17,909 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 brazil — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity?
China ranks 7th and South Africa ranks 10th of 133 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Brazil — 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
Brazil — 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
143 places, 2,509 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/