What is graphic papers — import value in South Africa?

Graphic papers — import value in South Africa was 287,585 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest graphic papers — import value recorded in South Africa?

The highest recorded value was 415,441 1000 USD in 2018.

What is the lowest graphic papers — import value recorded in South Africa?

The lowest recorded value was 11,707 1000 USD in 1972.

How does South Africa rank for graphic papers — import value?

South Africa ranks 28th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.

Is graphic papers — import value rising or falling in South Africa?

Over the last ten years it is down 6.9%. 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 value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Graphic papers — Import value in South Africa

Name: Graphic papers — Import value in South Africa
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

South Africa: Graphic papers — Import value was 287,585 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

287,585 1000 USD

Change on year

up 21.9%

Rank

28th

of 33 groups

All-time high

415,441 1000 USD

in 2018

All-time low

11,707 1000 USD

in 1972

Years of data

1961–2024

Graphic papers — Import value in South Africa, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

In 2024, graphic papers — import value in South Africa stood at 287,585 1000 USD.

The figure is up 21.9% on the previous year and down 6.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, graphic papers — import value in South Africa peaked at 415,441 1000 USD in 2018 and was at its lowest, 11,707 1000 USD, in 1972.

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	21,794 1000 USD	17,752 1000 USD	28,365 1000 USD	9
1970s	41,039 1000 USD	11,707 1000 USD	84,447 1000 USD	10
1980s	75,632 1000 USD	42,417 1000 USD	146,672 1000 USD	10
1990s	131,403 1000 USD	88,182 1000 USD	180,027 1000 USD	10
2000s	216,397 1000 USD	96,787 1000 USD	352,467 1000 USD	10
2010s	342,497 1000 USD	277,619 1000 USD	415,441 1000 USD	10
2020s	267,979 1000 USD	193,924 1000 USD	370,101 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near South Africa

25 Switzerland 371,066 1000 USD compare
26 Philippines 363,661 1000 USD compare
27 Australia 362,659 1000 USD compare
28 Republic of Korea 358,100 1000 USD compare
29 Austria 328,287 1000 USD compare
30 Thailand 326,479 1000 USD compare
31 Saudi Arabia 317,554 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 266 places →

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)

All data for South Africa →

Frequently asked questions

What is graphic papers — import value in South Africa?: Graphic papers — import value in South Africa was 287,585 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest graphic papers — import value recorded in South Africa?: The highest recorded value was 415,441 1000 USD in 2018.
What is the lowest graphic papers — import value recorded in South Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 11,707 1000 USD in 1972.
How does South Africa rank for graphic papers — import value?: South Africa ranks 28th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is graphic papers — import value rising or falling in South Africa?: Over the last ten years it is down 6.9%. 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 value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Graphic papers — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 266 places, 13,107 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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