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

China
62,070 t
in 2018
Sweden
51,711 t
in 2018
China rank
3rd
Sweden rank
4th

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

  • China
  • Sweden
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How they compare

China currently reports 62,070 t against 51,711 t in Sweden, a difference of 10,359 t.

That makes China's figure about 1.2 times Sweden's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 20 shared years of data; in 1997 it was Sweden ahead.

China ranks 3rd and Sweden ranks 4th of 65 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade China Sweden Difference Ahead
1990s 6,763 t 15,387 t 8,624 t Sweden
2000s 11,652 t 49,116 t 37,463 t Sweden
2010s 72,874 t 56,211 t 16,663 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 Sweden?
China, at 62,070 t against 51,711 t in Sweden as of 2018.
What is the difference in south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export between China and Sweden?
10,359 t, with China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and Sweden?
20 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2018.
How do China and Sweden rank globally for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export?
China ranks 3rd and Sweden ranks 4th 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/