Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Export value in South Africa
South Africa: Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Export value was 457 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Export value in South Africa, 2000–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 457 1000 USD for composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — export value in 2024.
That represents a change of down 15.1% on the previous year and up 63.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — export value in South Africa peaked at 1,265 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 119 1000 USD, in 2006.
That places South Africa 46th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Export value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 203 1000 USD | — |
| 2001 | 249 1000 USD | +22.7% |
| 2002 | 217 1000 USD | -12.9% |
| 2003 | 276 1000 USD | +27.2% |
| 2004 | 198 1000 USD | -28.3% |
| 2005 | 154 1000 USD | -22.2% |
| 2006 | 119 1000 USD | -22.7% |
| 2007 | 269 1000 USD | +126.1% |
| 2008 | 125 1000 USD | -53.5% |
| 2009 | 143 1000 USD | +14.4% |
| 2010 | 388 1000 USD | +171.3% |
| 2011 | 678 1000 USD | +74.7% |
| 2012 | 247 1000 USD | -63.6% |
| 2013 | 257 1000 USD | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 280 1000 USD | +8.9% |
| 2015 | 609 1000 USD | +117.5% |
| 2016 | 316 1000 USD | -48.1% |
| 2017 | 177 1000 USD | -44.0% |
| 2018 | 335 1000 USD | +89.3% |
| 2019 | 213 1000 USD | -36.4% |
| 2020 | 376 1000 USD | +76.5% |
| 2021 | 1,014 1000 USD | +169.7% |
| 2022 | 1,265 1000 USD | +24.8% |
| 2023 | 538 1000 USD | -57.5% |
| 2024 | 457 1000 USD | -15.1% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 457 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 15.5 1000 USD, 29.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 457 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4 1000 USD, 114.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 195.3 1000 USD | 119 1000 USD | 276 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 350 1000 USD | 177 1000 USD | 678 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 730 1000 USD | 376 1000 USD | 1,265 1000 USD | 5 |
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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)
- 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 composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — export value in South Africa?
- Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — export value in South Africa was 457 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1,265 1000 USD in 2022.
- What is the lowest composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 119 1000 USD in 2006.
- How does South Africa rank for composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — export value?
- South Africa ranks 46th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — export value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.2%. 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 Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en