Japan vs South Africa: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value over time
- Japan
- South Africa
How they compare
Japan currently reports 33,416 1000 USD against 30,837 1000 USD in South Africa, a difference of 2,579 1000 USD.
That makes Japan's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 56 shared years of data; in 1969 it was South Africa ahead.
Japan ranks 35th and South Africa ranks 38th of 210 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Japan averaged higher in 4 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Japan | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,352 1000 USD | 18,294 1000 USD | 12,942 1000 USD | South Africa |
| 1970s | 11,837 1000 USD | 24,984 1000 USD | 13,147 1000 USD | South Africa |
| 1980s | 55,144 1000 USD | 27,719 1000 USD | 27,425 1000 USD | Japan |
| 1990s | 340,210 1000 USD | 36,686 1000 USD | 303,523 1000 USD | Japan |
| 2000s | 61,479 1000 USD | 47,979 1000 USD | 13,500 1000 USD | Japan |
| 2010s | 40,004 1000 USD | 56,812 1000 USD | 16,808 1000 USD | South Africa |
| 2020s | 34,413 1000 USD | 32,335 1000 USD | 2,079 1000 USD | Japan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value, Japan or South Africa?
- Japan, at 33,416 1000 USD against 30,837 1000 USD in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value between Japan and South Africa?
- 2,579 1000 USD, with Japan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Japan and South Africa?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1969 to 2024.
- How do Japan and South Africa rank globally for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value?
- Japan ranks 35th and South Africa ranks 38th of 210 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value. 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