China vs South Africa: Congo — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity

China
133 t
in 2018
South Africa
391 t
in 2018
China rank
13th
South Africa rank
10th

Congo — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity over time

  • China
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 391 t against 133 t in China, a difference of 258 t.

That makes South Africa's figure about 2.9 times China's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 18 shared years of data; in 1999 it was South Africa ahead.

China ranks 13th and South Africa ranks 10th of 33 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade China South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 14 t 90 t 76 t South Africa
2000s 257.88 t 8,320 t 8,062 t South Africa
2010s 355.56 t 523.33 t 167.78 t South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher congo — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity, China or South Africa?
South Africa, at 391 t against 133 t in China as of 2018.
What is the difference in congo — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity between China and South Africa?
258 t, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Africa?
18 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2018.
How do China and South Africa rank globally for congo — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity?
China ranks 13th and South Africa ranks 10th of 33 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Congo — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Congo — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
34 places, 439 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/