China vs United States of America: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export

China
72,071 1000 USD
in 2018
United States of America
33,238 1000 USD
in 2018
China rank
3rd
United States of America rank
1st

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

  • China
  • United States of America
025.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k199720072018

How they compare

China currently reports 72,071 1000 USD against 33,238 1000 USD in United States of America, a difference of 38,833 1000 USD.

That makes China's figure about 2.2 times United States of America's.

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

China ranks 3rd and United States of America ranks 1st of 65 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and United States of America in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade China United States of America Difference Ahead
1990s 5,678 1000 USD 56,580 1000 USD 50,902 1000 USD United States of America
2000s 9,749 1000 USD 32,180 1000 USD 22,431 1000 USD United States of America
2010s 79,897 1000 USD 35,935 1000 USD 43,963 1000 USD 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 United States of America?
China, at 72,071 1000 USD against 33,238 1000 USD in United States of America as of 2018.
What is the difference in south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export between China and United States of America?
38,833 1000 USD, with China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and United States of America?
20 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2018.
How do China and United States of America rank globally for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export?
China ranks 3rd and United States of America ranks 1st 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 Value. 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 Value
Unit
1000 USD
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/