South Africa vs Switzerland: Finland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity

South Africa
85,505 t
in 2018
Switzerland
80,715 t
in 2018
South Africa rank
21st
Switzerland rank
23rd

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

  • South Africa
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 85,505 t against 80,715 t in Switzerland, a difference of 4,790 t.

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

The two have swapped places 5 times across 20 shared years of data; in 1997 it was Switzerland ahead.

South Africa ranks 21st and Switzerland ranks 23rd of 135 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Switzerland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa Switzerland Difference Ahead
1990s 45,481 t 139,441 t 93,960 t Switzerland
2000s 65,534 t 61,542 t 3,992 t South Africa
2010s 69,808 t 46,014 t 23,795 t South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher finland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity, South Africa or Switzerland?
South Africa, at 85,505 t against 80,715 t in Switzerland as of 2018.
What is the difference in finland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity between South Africa and Switzerland?
4,790 t, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
20 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2018.
How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for finland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity?
South Africa ranks 21st and Switzerland ranks 23rd of 135 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Finland — 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
Finland — 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
144 places, 2,770 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/