Panama vs South Africa: Costa Rica — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export

Panama
79 t
in 2018
South Africa
71 t
in 2018
Panama rank
32nd
South Africa rank
33rd

Costa Rica — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export over time

  • Panama
  • South Africa
02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k199820082018

How they compare

Panama currently reports 79 t against 71 t in South Africa, a difference of 8 t.

That makes Panama's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 8 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Panama ahead.

Panama ranks 32nd and South Africa ranks 33rd of 43 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Panama South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 2,196 t 18 t 2,178 t Panama
2000s 554 t 133.2 t 420.8 t Panama
2010s 79 t 71 t 8 t Panama

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher costa rica — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export, Panama or South Africa?
Panama, at 79 t against 71 t in South Africa as of 2018.
What is the difference in costa rica — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export between Panama and South Africa?
8 t, with Panama ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Panama and South Africa?
8 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2018.
How do Panama and South Africa rank globally for costa rica — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export?
Panama ranks 32nd and South Africa ranks 33rd of 43 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Costa Rica — 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
Costa Rica — 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
46 places, 788 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/