Belgium — Newsprint — Import Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Belgium — Newsprint — Import Quantity was 597 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Belgium — Newsprint — Import Quantity in South Africa, 2003–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2018, belgium — newsprint — import quantity in South Africa stood at 597 t.
The figure is down 23.6% on the previous year and up 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, belgium — newsprint — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 3,532 t in 2015 and was at its lowest, 148 t, in 2010.
That places South Africa 24th out of 78 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Belgium — Newsprint — Import Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 356 t | — |
| 2004 | 445 t | +25.0% |
| 2005 | 300 t | -32.6% |
| 2006 | 592 t | +97.3% |
| 2010 | 148 t | -75.0% |
| 2012 | 148 t | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 559 t | +277.7% |
| 2015 | 3,532 t | +531.8% |
| 2016 | 781 t | -77.9% |
| 2018 | 597 t | -23.6% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 597 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 303 t, 2.0× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 597 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 47 t, 12.7× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 423.25 t | 300 t | 592 t | 4 |
| 2010s | 960.83 t | 148 t | 3,532 t | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More environment data for South Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.46 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 8.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.2953 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is belgium — newsprint — import quantity in South Africa?
- Belgium — newsprint — import quantity in South Africa was 597 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest belgium — newsprint — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3,532 t in 2015.
- What is the lowest belgium — newsprint — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 148 t in 2010.
- How does South Africa rank for belgium — newsprint — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 24th out of 78 countries with data for 2018.
- Is belgium — newsprint — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. 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 Belgium — Newsprint — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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/