Gabon — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Gabon — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity was 499 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Gabon — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity in South Africa, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 499 t for gabon — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity in 2018.
That represents a change of up 126.8% on the previous year and down 68.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gabon — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity in South Africa peaked at 1,591 t in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2 t, in 2002.
That places South Africa 4th out of 27 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.
Gabon — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 16 t | — |
| 2002 | 2 t | -87.5% |
| 2003 | 185 t | +9150.0% |
| 2004 | 332 t | +79.5% |
| 2005 | 525 t | +58.1% |
| 2006 | 348 t | -33.7% |
| 2007 | 604 t | +73.6% |
| 2008 | 1,591 t | +163.4% |
| 2009 | 643 t | -59.6% |
| 2010 | 467 t | -27.4% |
| 2011 | 1,073 t | +129.8% |
| 2012 | 849 t | -20.9% |
| 2013 | 1,272 t | +49.8% |
| 2014 | 977 t | -23.2% |
| 2015 | 80 t | -91.8% |
| 2016 | 819 t | +923.8% |
| 2017 | 220 t | -73.1% |
| 2018 | 499 t | +126.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 t | 16 t | 16 t | 1 |
| 2000s | 528.75 t | 2 t | 1,591 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 695.11 t | 80 t | 1,272 t | 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)
- Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 36.55 % change on previous year (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, per capita 0.0041 t per person (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import value, annual growth rate 18.9 % change on previous year (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import value, per capita 0.0042 1000 USD per person (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 9.67 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gabon — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity in South Africa?
- Gabon — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity in South Africa was 499 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest gabon — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1,591 t in 2008.
- What is the lowest gabon — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 t in 2002.
- How does South Africa rank for gabon — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity?
- South Africa ranks 4th out of 27 countries with data for 2018.
- Is gabon — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.6%. 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 Gabon — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export 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/