Ghana — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Ghana — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity was 2,181 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Ghana — 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
In 2018, ghana — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity in South Africa stood at 2,181 t.
That represents a change of down 54.5% on the previous year and down 76.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ghana — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity in South Africa peaked at 16,863 t in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1,906 t, in 2016.
South Africa ranks 21st of 44 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Ghana — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,947 t | — |
| 1999 | 4,134 t | +112.3% |
| 2002 | 5,013 t | +21.3% |
| 2003 | 9,343 t | +86.4% |
| 2004 | 16,863 t | +80.5% |
| 2005 | 9,288 t | -44.9% |
| 2006 | 10,400 t | +12.0% |
| 2007 | 10,876 t | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 9,343 t | -14.1% |
| 2009 | 8,602 t | -7.9% |
| 2010 | 9,259 t | +7.6% |
| 2011 | 4,382 t | -52.7% |
| 2012 | 4,369 t | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 4,800 t | +9.9% |
| 2014 | 2,316 t | -51.7% |
| 2015 | 2,984 t | +28.8% |
| 2016 | 1,906 t | -36.1% |
| 2017 | 4,798 t | +151.7% |
| 2018 | 2,181 t | -54.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,040 t | 1,947 t | 4,134 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 9,966 t | 5,013 t | 16,863 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 4,111 t | 1,906 t | 9,259 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)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 20.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 t per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per capita 0.012 t per person (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate 3.25 % change on previous year (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ghana — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity in South Africa?
- Ghana — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity in South Africa was 2,181 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest ghana — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 16,863 t in 2004.
- What is the lowest ghana — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,906 t in 2016.
- How does South Africa rank for ghana — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity?
- South Africa ranks 21st out of 44 countries with data for 2018.
- Is ghana — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.7%. 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 Ghana — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity. 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/