Canada — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Canada — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity was 4,480 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Canada — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2018, canada — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in South Africa stood at 4,480 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 43.6% on the previous year and up 335.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, canada — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 6,709 t in 2005 and was at its lowest, 50 t, in 2015.
South Africa ranks 30th of 126 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Canada — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 3,127 t | — |
| 1998 | 1,501 t | -52.0% |
| 1999 | 2,995 t | +99.5% |
| 2002 | 895 t | -70.1% |
| 2003 | 1,923 t | +114.9% |
| 2004 | 545 t | -71.7% |
| 2005 | 6,709 t | +1131.0% |
| 2006 | 2,601 t | -61.2% |
| 2007 | 3,454 t | +32.8% |
| 2008 | 1,028 t | -70.2% |
| 2009 | 1,135 t | +10.4% |
| 2010 | 546 t | -51.9% |
| 2011 | 5,825 t | +966.8% |
| 2012 | 2,455 t | -57.9% |
| 2013 | 2,197 t | -10.5% |
| 2014 | 896 t | -59.2% |
| 2015 | 50 t | -94.4% |
| 2016 | 1,214 t | +2328.0% |
| 2017 | 3,119 t | +156.9% |
| 2018 | 4,480 t | +43.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,541 t | 1,501 t | 3,127 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 2,286 t | 545 t | 6,709 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 2,309 t | 50 t | 5,825 t | 9 |
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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)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 42.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 t per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per capita 0.0047 t per person (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate 21.86 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is canada — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in South Africa?
- Canada — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in South Africa was 4,480 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest canada — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 6,709 t in 2005.
- What is the lowest canada — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 50 t in 2015.
- How does South Africa rank for canada — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 30th out of 126 countries with data for 2018.
- Is canada — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 335.8%. 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 Canada — Paper and paperboard, excluding 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/