Republic of Korea vs Saudi Arabia: Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity over time
- Republic of Korea
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 1.05 million t against 874,809 t in Republic of Korea, a difference of 178,281 t.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.2 times Republic of Korea's.
The two have swapped places 15 times across 57 shared years of data; in 1968 it was Republic of Korea ahead.
Republic of Korea ranks 19th and Saudi Arabia ranks 16th of 220 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Republic of Korea averaged higher in 4 and Saudi Arabia in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9,000 t | 6,950 t | 2,050 t | Republic of Korea |
| 1970s | 23,060 t | 22,880 t | 180 t | Republic of Korea |
| 1980s | 93,680 t | 40,380 t | 53,300 t | Republic of Korea |
| 1990s | 312,188 t | 292,812 t | 19,376 t | Republic of Korea |
| 2000s | 436,022 t | 598,564 t | 162,542 t | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 636,526 t | 800,706 t | 164,180 t | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 825,346 t | 899,416 t | 74,069 t | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher other paper and paperboard — import quantity, Republic of Korea or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 1.05 million t against 874,809 t in Republic of Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in other paper and paperboard — import quantity between Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 178,281 t, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 57 years are reported by both, from 1968 to 2024.
- How do Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia rank globally for other paper and paperboard — import quantity?
- Republic of Korea ranks 19th and Saudi Arabia ranks 16th of 220 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en