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

China
48 t
in 2017
South Africa
23 t
in 2018
China rank
11th
South Africa rank
13th

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

  • China
  • South Africa
0100200300400199920082018

How they compare

China currently reports 48 t against 23 t in South Africa, a difference of 25 t.

That makes China's figure about 2.1 times South Africa's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2009 it was South Africa ahead.

China ranks 11th and South Africa ranks 13th of 20 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade China South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 1 t 5 t 4 t South Africa
2010s 96.75 t 148.75 t 52 t South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher kenya — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity, China or South Africa?
China, at 48 t against 23 t in South Africa as of 2017.
What is the difference in kenya — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity between China and South Africa?
25 t, with China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Africa?
5 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2017.
How do China and South Africa rank globally for kenya — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity?
China ranks 11th and South Africa ranks 13th of 20 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Kenya — 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
Kenya — 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
22 places, 226 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/