South Africa vs Sri Lanka: Thailand — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity

South Africa
6,760 t
in 2018
Sri Lanka
9,354 t
in 2018
South Africa rank
18th
Sri Lanka rank
17th

Thailand — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity over time

  • South Africa
  • Sri Lanka
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How they compare

Sri Lanka currently reports 9,354 t against 6,760 t in South Africa, a difference of 2,594 t.

That makes Sri Lanka's figure about 1.4 times South Africa's.

The two have swapped places 8 times across 19 shared years of data; in 1997 it was Sri Lanka ahead.

South Africa ranks 18th and Sri Lanka ranks 17th of 142 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa Sri Lanka Difference Ahead
1990s 2,429 t 5,140 t 2,710 t Sri Lanka
2000s 4,388 t 5,539 t 1,151 t Sri Lanka
2010s 9,374 t 10,803 t 1,429 t Sri Lanka

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher thailand — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity, South Africa or Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka, at 9,354 t against 6,760 t in South Africa as of 2018.
What is the difference in thailand — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity between South Africa and Sri Lanka?
2,594 t, with Sri Lanka ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sri Lanka?
19 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2018.
How do South Africa and Sri Lanka rank globally for thailand — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity?
South Africa ranks 18th and Sri Lanka ranks 17th of 142 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Thailand — 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
Thailand — 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
153 places, 2,317 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/