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

China
10,401 t
in 2018
South Africa
13,283 t
in 2018
China rank
23rd
South Africa rank
22nd

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

  • China
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 13,283 t against 10,401 t in China, a difference of 2,882 t.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times China's.

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

China ranks 23rd and South Africa ranks 22nd of 72 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 316 t 31,997 t 31,681 t South Africa
2000s 5,706 t 34,150 t 28,445 t South Africa
2010s 13,489 t 25,977 t 12,488 t South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher germany — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity, China or South Africa?
South Africa, at 13,283 t against 10,401 t in China as of 2018.
What is the difference in germany — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity between China and South Africa?
2,882 t, with South Africa 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 germany — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity?
China ranks 23rd and South Africa ranks 22nd of 72 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Germany — 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
Germany — 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
76 places, 1,382 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/