Graphic papers — Import quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Graphic papers — Import quantity was 298,702 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Graphic papers — Import quantity in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 298,702 t for graphic papers — import quantity in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 42.7% on the previous year and down 4.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, graphic papers — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 403,109 t in 2018 and was at its lowest, 49,300 t, in 1979.
South Africa ranks 28th of 33 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 99,178 t | 81,800 t | 131,200 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 98,810 t | 49,300 t | 183,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 86,229 t | 61,202 t | 126,834 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 117,037 t | 69,285 t | 143,699 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 226,186 t | 113,800 t | 397,489 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 349,328 t | 310,790 t | 403,109 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 268,493 t | 209,389 t | 322,582 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 25 Czechia 383,000 t compare
- 26 Thailand 381,018 t compare
- 27 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 376,918 t compare
- 28 Republic of Korea 332,316 t compare
- 29 Saudi Arabia 331,317 t compare
- 30 Austria 325,325 t compare
- 31 Sweden 296,387 t compare
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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is graphic papers — import quantity in South Africa?
- Graphic papers — import quantity in South Africa was 298,702 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest graphic papers — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 403,109 t in 2018.
- What is the lowest graphic papers — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 49,300 t in 1979.
- How does South Africa rank for graphic papers — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 28th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
- Is graphic papers — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.7%. 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 Graphic papers — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en