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

China
62,070 t
in 2018
Germany
70,391 t
in 2018
China rank
3rd
Germany rank
2nd

South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export over time

  • China
  • Germany
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 70,391 t against 62,070 t in China, a difference of 8,321 t.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.1 times China's.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 20 shared years of data; in 1997 it was Germany ahead.

China ranks 3rd and Germany ranks 2nd of 65 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and Germany in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade China Germany Difference Ahead
1990s 6,763 t 47,735 t 40,972 t Germany
2000s 11,652 t 57,870 t 46,218 t Germany
2010s 72,874 t 69,433 t 3,441 t China

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export, China or Germany?
Germany, at 70,391 t against 62,070 t in China as of 2018.
What is the difference in south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export between China and Germany?
8,321 t, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and Germany?
20 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2018.
How do China and Germany rank globally for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export?
China ranks 3rd and Germany ranks 2nd of 65 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as South Africa — 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
South Africa — 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
68 places, 1,027 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/