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

China
16,357 t
in 2018
Zambia
39,550 t
in 2018
China rank
5th
Zambia rank
2nd

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

  • China
  • Zambia
020.0k40.0k60.0k199720072018

How they compare

Zambia currently reports 39,550 t against 16,357 t in China, a difference of 23,193 t.

That makes Zambia's figure about 2.4 times China's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 18 shared years of data; in 1998 it was China ahead.

China ranks 5th and Zambia ranks 2nd of 103 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade China Zambia Difference Ahead
1990s 47,251 t 16,859 t 30,392 t China
2000s 18,089 t 14,521 t 3,567 t China
2010s 6,113 t 24,898 t 18,785 t Zambia

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 Zambia?
Zambia, at 39,550 t against 16,357 t in China as of 2018.
What is the difference in south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import between China and Zambia?
23,193 t, with Zambia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and Zambia?
18 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2018.
How do China and Zambia rank globally for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
China ranks 5th and Zambia ranks 2nd 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/