South Africa vs Switzerland: Total FAO — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import

South Africa
697,235 t
in 2018
Switzerland
647,350 t
in 2018
South Africa rank
33rd
Switzerland rank
36th

Total FAO — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import over time

  • South Africa
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 697,235 t against 647,350 t in Switzerland, a difference of 49,885 t.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Switzerland's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 20 shared years of data; in 1997 it was Switzerland ahead.

South Africa ranks 33rd and Switzerland ranks 36th of 159 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa Switzerland Difference Ahead
1990s 293,467 t 1.17 million t 878,200 t Switzerland
2000s 412,909 t 920,050 t 507,140 t Switzerland
2010s 620,501 t 702,723 t 82,222 t Switzerland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher total fao — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import, South Africa or Switzerland?
South Africa, at 697,235 t against 647,350 t in Switzerland as of 2018.
What is the difference in total fao — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import between South Africa and Switzerland?
49,885 t, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
20 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2018.
How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for total fao — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
South Africa ranks 33rd and Switzerland ranks 36th of 159 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Total FAO — 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
Total FAO — 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
172 places, 3,728 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/