China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Value in South Africa
South Africa: China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Value was 7,199 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Value in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 7,199 1000 USD for china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export value in 2018.
That represents a change of down 6.8% on the previous year and down 45.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export value in South Africa peaked at 25,046 1000 USD in 1997 and was at its lowest, 2,104 1000 USD, in 2014.
South Africa ranks 26th of 70 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 25,046 1000 USD | — |
| 1998 | 11,933 1000 USD | -52.4% |
| 1999 | 12,319 1000 USD | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 12,476 1000 USD | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 20,056 1000 USD | +60.8% |
| 2004 | 14,445 1000 USD | -28.0% |
| 2005 | 10,073 1000 USD | -30.3% |
| 2006 | 11,927 1000 USD | +18.4% |
| 2007 | 13,211 1000 USD | +10.8% |
| 2008 | 13,316 1000 USD | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 5,542 1000 USD | -58.4% |
| 2010 | 4,014 1000 USD | -27.6% |
| 2011 | 3,614 1000 USD | -10.0% |
| 2012 | 7,848 1000 USD | +117.2% |
| 2013 | 4,963 1000 USD | -36.8% |
| 2014 | 2,104 1000 USD | -57.6% |
| 2015 | 2,343 1000 USD | +11.4% |
| 2016 | 4,704 1000 USD | +100.8% |
| 2017 | 7,721 1000 USD | +64.1% |
| 2018 | 7,199 1000 USD | -6.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16,433 1000 USD | 11,933 1000 USD | 25,046 1000 USD | 3 |
| 2000s | 12,631 1000 USD | 5,542 1000 USD | 20,056 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 4,946 1000 USD | 2,104 1000 USD | 7,848 1000 USD | 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)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 20.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 t per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per capita 0.012 t per person (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate 3.25 % change on previous year (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export value in South Africa?
- China — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export value in South Africa was 7,199 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 25,046 1000 USD in 1997.
- What is the lowest china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,104 1000 USD in 2014.
- How does South Africa rank for china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export value?
- South Africa ranks 26th out of 70 countries with data for 2018.
- Is china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.9%. 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 — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Value. 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/