China — Newsprint — Export Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: China — Newsprint — Export Quantity was 62,736 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
China — Newsprint — Export Quantity in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2018, china — newsprint — export quantity in South Africa stood at 62,736 t. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is up 2,403.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, china — newsprint — export quantity in South Africa peaked at 62,736 t in 2018 and was at its lowest, 2,506 t, in 2004.
That places South Africa 4th out of 28 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
China — Newsprint — Export Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 47,649 t | — |
| 1998 | 9,727 t | -79.6% |
| 1999 | 4,811 t | -50.5% |
| 2002 | 11,638 t | +141.9% |
| 2003 | 6,641 t | -42.9% |
| 2004 | 2,506 t | -62.3% |
| 2018 | 62,736 t | +2403.4% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 62,736 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4,816 t, 13.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20,729 t | 4,811 t | 47,649 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 6,928 t | 2,506 t | 11,638 t | 3 |
| 2010s | 62,736 t | 62,736 t | 62,736 t | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 1 Canada 133,754 t compare
- 1 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 150 t compare
- 2 Russian Federation 127,275 t compare
- 3 Republic of Korea 116,031 t compare
- 5 Sweden 61,785 t compare
- 6 Australia 56,075 t compare
- 7 Belgium 51,409 t compare
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 china — newsprint — export quantity in South Africa?
- China — newsprint — export quantity in South Africa was 62,736 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest china — newsprint — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 62,736 t in 2018.
- What is the lowest china — newsprint — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,506 t in 2004.
- How does South Africa rank for china — newsprint — export quantity?
- South Africa ranks 4th out of 28 countries with data for 2018.
- Is china — newsprint — export quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,403.4%. 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 China — Newsprint — Export 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/