Australia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in South Africa

South Africa: Australia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 31,354 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
31,354 t
Change on year
up 29.6%
World rank
5th
of 101 countries
All-time high
142,476 t
in 2009
All-time low
352 t
in 1997
Years of data
20
1997–2018

Australia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in South Africa, 1997–2018

050.0k100.0k150.0k1997200720181997: 352 t1998: 1.2k t1999: 6.1k t2002: 1.8k t2003: 11.2k t2004: 16.3k t2005: 9.1k t2006: 21.8k t2007: 37.3k t2008: 30.1k t2009: 142.5k t2010: 43.5k t2011: 49.3k t2012: 40.1k t2013: 58.5k t2014: 31.2k t2015: 36.0k t2016: 34.3k t2017: 24.2k t2018: 31.4k t

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

The most recent figure for australia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in South Africa is 31,354 t, measured in 2018.

The figure is up 29.6% on the previous year and up 4.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, australia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in South Africa peaked at 142,476 t in 2009 and was at its lowest, 352 t, in 1997.

South Africa ranks 5th of 101 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Australia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Australia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in South Africa, 1997 to 2018.
Year t Change
1997 352 t
1998 1,193 t +238.9%
1999 6,137 t +414.4%
2002 1,775 t -71.1%
2003 11,239 t +533.2%
2004 16,260 t +44.7%
2005 9,134 t -43.8%
2006 21,755 t +138.2%
2007 37,314 t +71.5%
2008 30,058 t -19.4%
2009 142,476 t +374.0%
2010 43,474 t -69.5%
2011 49,263 t +13.3%
2012 40,124 t -18.6%
2013 58,493 t +45.8%
2014 31,154 t -46.7%
2015 35,992 t +15.5%
2016 34,294 t -4.7%
2017 24,189 t -29.5%
2018 31,354 t +29.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2,561 t 352 t 6,137 t 3
2000s 33,751 t 1,775 t 142,476 t 8
2010s 38,704 t 24,189 t 58,493 t 9

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 2 China 143,179 t compare
  2. 3 Bangladesh 49,468 t compare
  3. 4 Philippines 36,916 t compare
  4. 6 Malaysia 26,471 t compare
  5. 7 Singapore 25,626 t compare
  6. 8 Fiji 20,781 t compare

See the full ranking of 110 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is australia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in South Africa?
Australia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in South Africa was 31,354 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest australia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 142,476 t in 2009.
What is the lowest australia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 352 t in 1997.
How does South Africa rank for australia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
South Africa ranks 5th out of 101 countries with data for 2018.
Is australia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Australia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Australia — 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
110 places, 1,680 data points, 1997–2018
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