Least Developed Countries (LDCs) vs South Africa: Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import quantity
Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import quantity over time
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 46,961 t against 24,615 t in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), a difference of 22,346 t.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.9 times Least Developed Countries (LDCs)'s.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ahead.
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 24th and South Africa ranks 21st of 29 groups.
Across the 4 decades both report, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13,325 t | 1,854 t | 11,472 t | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 2000s | 29,048 t | 33,033 t | 3,985 t | South Africa |
| 2010s | 89,776 t | 78,834 t | 10,942 t | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 2020s | 37,924 t | 48,636 t | 10,713 t | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import quantity, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 46,961 t against 24,615 t in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import quantity between Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and South Africa?
- 22,346 t, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and South Africa?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and South Africa rank globally for printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import quantity?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 24th and South Africa ranks 21st of 29 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — 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