Germany — Newsprint — Import Value in South Africa
South Africa: Germany — Newsprint — Import Value was 262 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Germany — Newsprint — Import Value in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 262 1000 USD for germany — newsprint — import value in 2018.
That represents a change of down 71.1% on the previous year and down 74.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, germany — newsprint — import value in South Africa peaked at 5,688 1000 USD in 2010 and was at its lowest, 3 1000 USD, in 1997.
That places South Africa 38th out of 88 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Germany — Newsprint — Import Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 3 1000 USD | — |
| 2002 | 23 1000 USD | +666.7% |
| 2003 | 2,367 1000 USD | +10191.3% |
| 2004 | 2,484 1000 USD | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 6 1000 USD | -99.8% |
| 2007 | 21 1000 USD | +250.0% |
| 2008 | 1,034 1000 USD | +4823.8% |
| 2009 | 7 1000 USD | -99.3% |
| 2010 | 5,688 1000 USD | +81157.1% |
| 2011 | 4,650 1000 USD | -18.2% |
| 2012 | 15 1000 USD | -99.7% |
| 2014 | 103 1000 USD | +586.7% |
| 2015 | 1,127 1000 USD | +994.2% |
| 2016 | 1,518 1000 USD | +34.7% |
| 2017 | 908 1000 USD | -40.2% |
| 2018 | 262 1000 USD | -71.1% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 262 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 43.5 1000 USD, 6.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 262 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 96.5 1000 USD, 2.7× the median. (8 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Germany — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +81157.1% | 7 1000 USD | 5,688 1000 USD |
| 2003 | +10191.3% | 23 1000 USD | 2,367 1000 USD |
| 2008 | +4823.8% | 21 1000 USD | 1,034 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3 1000 USD | 3 1000 USD | 3 1000 USD | 1 |
| 2000s | 848.86 1000 USD | 6 1000 USD | 2,484 1000 USD | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,784 1000 USD | 15 1000 USD | 5,688 1000 USD | 8 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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 germany — newsprint — import value in South Africa?
- Germany — newsprint — import value in South Africa was 262 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest germany — newsprint — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5,688 1000 USD in 2010.
- What is the lowest germany — newsprint — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 1000 USD in 1997.
- How does South Africa rank for germany — newsprint — import value?
- South Africa ranks 38th out of 88 countries with data for 2018.
- Is germany — newsprint — import value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.7%. 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 Germany — Newsprint — Import Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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/