China vs Viet Nam: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import

China
16,357 t
in 2018
Viet Nam
609 t
in 2017
China rank
5th
Viet Nam rank
3rd

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

  • China
  • Viet Nam
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How they compare

China currently reports 16,357 t against 609 t in Viet Nam, a difference of 15,748 t.

That makes China's figure about 26.9 times Viet Nam's.

Across all 15 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.

China ranks 5th and Viet Nam ranks 3rd of 103 countries.

China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade China Viet Nam Difference Ahead
1990s 47,251 t 115 t 47,136 t China
2000s 19,445 t 608 t 18,837 t China
2010s 5,348 t 264.6 t 5,084 t China

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import, China or Viet Nam?
China, at 16,357 t against 609 t in Viet Nam as of 2018.
What is the difference in south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import between China and Viet Nam?
15,748 t, with China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and Viet Nam?
15 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2017.
How do China and Viet Nam rank globally for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
China ranks 5th and Viet Nam ranks 3rd of 103 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import 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 — Import Quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
111 places, 1,660 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/