Finland — Newsprint — Import Value in South Africa
South Africa: Finland — Newsprint — Import Value was 5,661 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Finland — Newsprint — Import Value in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2018, finland — newsprint — import value in South Africa stood at 5,661 1000 USD. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of up 334.5% on the previous year and up 1,378.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, finland — newsprint — import value in South Africa peaked at 5,661 1000 USD in 2018 and was at its lowest, 19 1000 USD, in 1998.
That places South Africa 12th out of 91 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.
Finland — Newsprint — Import Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 426 1000 USD | — |
| 1998 | 19 1000 USD | -95.5% |
| 1999 | 115 1000 USD | +505.3% |
| 2002 | 229 1000 USD | +99.1% |
| 2003 | 274 1000 USD | +19.7% |
| 2004 | 378 1000 USD | +38.0% |
| 2005 | 246 1000 USD | -34.9% |
| 2006 | 359 1000 USD | +45.9% |
| 2007 | 407 1000 USD | +13.4% |
| 2008 | 383 1000 USD | -5.9% |
| 2009 | 170 1000 USD | -55.6% |
| 2010 | 281 1000 USD | +65.3% |
| 2011 | 804 1000 USD | +186.1% |
| 2012 | 324 1000 USD | -59.7% |
| 2013 | 687 1000 USD | +112.0% |
| 2014 | 217 1000 USD | -68.4% |
| 2015 | 2,893 1000 USD | +1233.2% |
| 2016 | 1,259 1000 USD | -56.5% |
| 2017 | 1,303 1000 USD | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 5,661 1000 USD | +334.5% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 5,661 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 197.5 1000 USD, 28.7× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 5,661 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 534 1000 USD, 10.6× the median. (9 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Finland — Newsprint — Import Value in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +1233.2% | 217 1000 USD | 2,893 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 186.67 1000 USD | 19 1000 USD | 426 1000 USD | 3 |
| 2000s | 305.75 1000 USD | 170 1000 USD | 407 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,492 1000 USD | 217 1000 USD | 5,661 1000 USD | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 9 Romania 7,827 1000 USD compare
- 10 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 7,452 1000 USD compare
- 11 Switzerland 6,029 1000 USD compare
- 13 Singapore 5,290 1000 USD compare
- 14 Saudi Arabia 4,428 1000 USD compare
- 15 China 3,738 1000 USD 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)
- 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 finland — newsprint — import value in South Africa?
- Finland — newsprint — import value in South Africa was 5,661 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest finland — newsprint — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5,661 1000 USD in 2018.
- What is the lowest finland — newsprint — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 19 1000 USD in 1998.
- How does South Africa rank for finland — newsprint — import value?
- South Africa ranks 12th out of 91 countries with data for 2018.
- Is finland — newsprint — import value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,378.1%. 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 Finland — 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/