China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity was 69,643 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
China — 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, china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in South Africa stood at 69,643 t.
The figure is down 24.2% on the previous year and up 157.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 103,043 t in 2016 and was at its lowest, 35 t, in 1997.
That places South Africa 18th out of 156 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 35 t | — |
| 1998 | 1,449 t | +4040.0% |
| 1999 | 234 t | -83.9% |
| 2002 | 502 t | +114.5% |
| 2003 | 1,015 t | +102.2% |
| 2004 | 2,084 t | +105.3% |
| 2005 | 3,573 t | +71.4% |
| 2006 | 9,007 t | +152.1% |
| 2007 | 20,568 t | +128.4% |
| 2008 | 27,071 t | +31.6% |
| 2009 | 38,474 t | +42.1% |
| 2010 | 43,983 t | +14.3% |
| 2011 | 59,338 t | +34.9% |
| 2012 | 52,840 t | -11.0% |
| 2013 | 57,091 t | +8.0% |
| 2014 | 95,106 t | +66.6% |
| 2015 | 41,608 t | -56.3% |
| 2016 | 103,043 t | +147.7% |
| 2017 | 91,846 t | -10.9% |
| 2018 | 69,643 t | -24.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 572.67 t | 35 t | 1,449 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 12,787 t | 502 t | 38,474 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 68,278 t | 41,608 t | 103,043 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 15 Saudi Arabia 106,744 t compare
- 16 Nigeria 106,100 t compare
- 17 Singapore 76,856 t compare
- 19 Peru 65,444 t compare
- 20 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 62,865 t compare
- 21 New Zealand 52,685 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)
- 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 — import quantity in South Africa?
- China — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in South Africa was 69,643 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 103,043 t in 2016.
- What is the lowest china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 35 t in 1997.
- How does South Africa rank for china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 18th out of 156 countries with data for 2018.
- Is china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 157.3%. 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 China — 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/