Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate in South Africa

South Africa: Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate was 21.86 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
21.86 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 160.3%
World rank
33rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
252 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-67.19 % change on previous year
in 1972
Years of data
63
1962–2024

Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1962–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate in South Africa stood at 21.86 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of up 160.3% on the previous year and up 276.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 252 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -67.19 % change on previous year, in 1972.

That places South Africa 33rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1962 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 -13.65 % change on previous year
1963 14.79 % change on previous year -208.3%
1964 -2.24 % change on previous year -115.2%
1965 28.43 % change on previous year -1367.6%
1966 -11.71 % change on previous year -141.2%
1967 -10.01 % change on previous year -14.5%
1968 1.74 % change on previous year -117.4%
1969 37.16 % change on previous year +2033.7%
1970 45.51 % change on previous year +22.5%
1971 -13.56 % change on previous year -129.8%
1972 -67.19 % change on previous year +395.5%
1973 252 % change on previous year -475.1%
1974 104.92 % change on previous year -58.4%
1975 -46.65 % change on previous year -144.5%
1976 -5.44 % change on previous year -88.3%
1977 -10.62 % change on previous year +95.2%
1978 5.51 % change on previous year -152.0%
1979 -24.9 % change on previous year -551.6%
1980 142.4 % change on previous year -671.8%
1981 6.92 % change on previous year -95.1%
1982 -25.47 % change on previous year -468.3%
1983 -27.22 % change on previous year +6.9%
1984 16.39 % change on previous year -160.2%
1985 15.61 % change on previous year -4.8%
1986 66.57 % change on previous year +326.5%
1987 -15.31 % change on previous year -123.0%
1988 82.17 % change on previous year -636.5%
1989 -48.47 % change on previous year -159.0%
1990 16.67 % change on previous year -134.4%
1991 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1992 25.27 % change on previous year
1993 -1.51 % change on previous year -106.0%
1994 23.27 % change on previous year -1640.2%
1995 34.23 % change on previous year +47.1%
1996 -0.5327 % change on previous year -101.6%
1997 -24.01 % change on previous year +4406.4%
1998 7.77 % change on previous year -132.4%
1999 -2.87 % change on previous year -137.0%
2000 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2001 -32.05 % change on previous year
2002 7.83 % change on previous year -124.4%
2003 56.3 % change on previous year +618.6%
2004 10.73 % change on previous year -80.9%
2005 -3.77 % change on previous year -135.1%
2006 69 % change on previous year -1932.2%
2007 15.73 % change on previous year -77.2%
2008 3.68 % change on previous year -76.6%
2009 -10.17 % change on previous year -376.8%
2010 16.09 % change on previous year -258.1%
2011 -6.31 % change on previous year -139.2%
2012 11.23 % change on previous year -277.9%
2013 -8.02 % change on previous year -171.3%
2014 -12.35 % change on previous year +54.1%
2015 -3.6 % change on previous year -70.9%
2016 -6.74 % change on previous year +87.2%
2017 29.79 % change on previous year -542.0%
2018 15.3 % change on previous year -48.6%
2019 -23.48 % change on previous year -253.5%
2020 -39 % change on previous year +66.1%
2021 30.1 % change on previous year -177.2%
2022 46.7 % change on previous year +55.2%
2023 -36.23 % change on previous year -177.6%
2024 21.86 % change on previous year -160.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 5.56 % change on previous year -13.65 % change on previous year 37.16 % change on previous year 8
1970s 23.96 % change on previous year -67.19 % change on previous year 252 % change on previous year 10
1980s 21.36 % change on previous year -48.47 % change on previous year 142.4 % change on previous year 10
1990s 7.83 % change on previous year -24.01 % change on previous year 34.23 % change on previous year 10
2000s 11.73 % change on previous year -32.05 % change on previous year 69 % change on previous year 10
2010s 1.19 % change on previous year -23.48 % change on previous year 29.79 % change on previous year 10
2020s 4.68 % change on previous year -39 % change on previous year 46.7 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 30 Bermuda 23.44 % change on previous year compare
  2. 31 Uzbekistan 23.2 % change on previous year compare
  3. 32 Cook Islands 21.92 % change on previous year compare
  4. 34 Tuvalu 21.67 % change on previous year compare
  5. 35 Turks and Caicos Islands 21.15 % change on previous year compare
  6. 36 Paraguay 20.97 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate in South Africa?
Graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate in South Africa was 21.86 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 252 % change on previous year in 1973.
What is the lowest graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -67.19 % change on previous year in 1972.
How does South Africa rank for graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate?
South Africa ranks 33rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 276.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
264 places, 12,642 data points, 1962–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Graphic papers — Import value. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.