China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Value in South Africa
South Africa: China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Value was 75,280 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Value in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2018, china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import value in South Africa stood at 75,280 1000 USD.
The figure is down 6.9% on the previous year and up 156.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import value in South Africa peaked at 91,135 1000 USD in 2016 and was at its lowest, 53 1000 USD, in 1997.
That places South Africa 20th 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 Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 53 1000 USD | — |
| 1998 | 3,490 1000 USD | +6484.9% |
| 1999 | 240 1000 USD | -93.1% |
| 2002 | 628 1000 USD | +161.7% |
| 2003 | 1,539 1000 USD | +145.1% |
| 2004 | 1,981 1000 USD | +28.7% |
| 2005 | 2,901 1000 USD | +46.4% |
| 2006 | 8,043 1000 USD | +177.2% |
| 2007 | 19,177 1000 USD | +138.4% |
| 2008 | 29,308 1000 USD | +52.8% |
| 2009 | 36,084 1000 USD | +23.1% |
| 2010 | 49,538 1000 USD | +37.3% |
| 2011 | 66,175 1000 USD | +33.6% |
| 2012 | 48,882 1000 USD | -26.1% |
| 2013 | 50,619 1000 USD | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 84,818 1000 USD | +67.6% |
| 2015 | 33,971 1000 USD | -59.9% |
| 2016 | 91,135 1000 USD | +168.3% |
| 2017 | 80,862 1000 USD | -11.3% |
| 2018 | 75,280 1000 USD | -6.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,261 1000 USD | 53 1000 USD | 3,490 1000 USD | 3 |
| 2000s | 12,458 1000 USD | 628 1000 USD | 36,084 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 64,587 1000 USD | 33,971 1000 USD | 91,135 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 — import value in South Africa?
- China — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import value in South Africa was 75,280 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 91,135 1000 USD in 2016.
- What is the lowest china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 53 1000 USD in 1997.
- How does South Africa rank for china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import value?
- South Africa ranks 20th out of 156 countries with data for 2018.
- Is china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 156.9%. 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 — Import 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/