How does South Africa rank for composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — import value?

South Africa ranks 25th out of 32 groups with data for 2024.

Is composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — import value rising or falling in South Africa?

Over the last ten years it is down 41.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

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) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Import value in South Africa

Name: Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Import value in South Africa
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

South Africa: Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Import value was 2,834 1000 USD in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)

2,834 1000 USD

Change on year

down 18.0%

Rank

25th

of 32 groups

All-time high

8,124 1000 USD

in 2006

All-time low

2,411 1000 USD

in 2020

Years of data

2000–2024

Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Import value in South Africa, 2000–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 2,834 1000 USD for composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — import value in 2024.

That represents a change of down 18.0% on the previous year and down 41.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — import value in South Africa peaked at 8,124 1000 USD in 2006 and was at its lowest, 2,411 1000 USD, in 2020.

That places South Africa 25th out of 32 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	5,904 1000 USD	3,523 1000 USD	8,124 1000 USD	10
2010s	4,671 1000 USD	3,294 1000 USD	5,954 1000 USD	10
2020s	3,165 1000 USD	2,411 1000 USD	4,259 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near South Africa

22 Denmark 7,725 1000 USD compare
23 India 7,594 1000 USD compare
24 Switzerland 7,387 1000 USD compare
25 Romania 6,678 1000 USD compare
26 Hungary 6,509 1000 USD compare
27 Lithuania 6,481 1000 USD compare
28 Bulgaria 6,477 1000 USD compare

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More environment data for South Africa

Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 1.18 million t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 2.03 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 30,837 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 7,586 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 272,220 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 385,631 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 516,696 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 472,308 t (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — import value in South Africa?: Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — import value in South Africa was 2,834 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — import value recorded in South Africa?: The highest recorded value was 8,124 1000 USD in 2006.
What is the lowest composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — import value recorded in South Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 2,411 1000 USD in 2020.
How does South Africa rank for composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — import value?: South Africa ranks 25th out of 32 groups with data for 2024.
Is composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — import value rising or falling in South Africa?: Over the last ten years it is down 41.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
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) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 237 places, 5,715 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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