China vs South Africa: United Republic of Tanzania — Paper and paperboard, excluding

China
8,022 t
in 2018
South Africa
27,611 t
in 2018
China rank
4th
South Africa rank
1st

United Republic of Tanzania — Paper and paperboard, excluding over time

  • China
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 27,611 t against 8,022 t in China, a difference of 19,589 t.

That makes South Africa's figure about 3.4 times China's.

Across all 19 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

China ranks 4th and South Africa ranks 1st of 44 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade China South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 36 t 5,502 t 5,466 t South Africa
2000s 1,608 t 21,499 t 19,891 t South Africa
2010s 7,900 t 26,274 t 18,374 t South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher united republic of tanzania — paper and paperboard, excluding, China or South Africa?
South Africa, at 27,611 t against 8,022 t in China as of 2018.
What is the difference in united republic of tanzania — paper and paperboard, excluding between China and South Africa?
19,589 t, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Africa?
19 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2018.
How do China and South Africa rank globally for united republic of tanzania — paper and paperboard, excluding?
China ranks 4th and South Africa ranks 1st of 44 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as United Republic of Tanzania — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
United Republic of Tanzania — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
45 places, 683 data points, 1997–2018
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