Household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — Import in South Africa
South Africa: Household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — Import was 14,957 1000 USD in 2024. ▲ Rising
Household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — Import in South Africa, 2000–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — import in South Africa is 14,957 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.8% on the previous year and down 41.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — import in South Africa peaked at 28,512 1000 USD in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2,986 1000 USD, in 2002.
South Africa ranks 87th of 208 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 25 years of available data.
Household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — Import in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11,586 1000 USD | — |
| 2001 | 6,972 1000 USD | -39.8% |
| 2002 | 2,986 1000 USD | -57.2% |
| 2003 | 7,620 1000 USD | +155.2% |
| 2004 | 12,043 1000 USD | +58.0% |
| 2005 | 8,971 1000 USD | -25.5% |
| 2006 | 9,419 1000 USD | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 9,680 1000 USD | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 12,160 1000 USD | +25.6% |
| 2009 | 11,513 1000 USD | -5.3% |
| 2010 | 12,286 1000 USD | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 13,197 1000 USD | +7.4% |
| 2012 | 28,512 1000 USD | +116.0% |
| 2013 | 25,491 1000 USD | -10.6% |
| 2014 | 25,588 1000 USD | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 21,456 1000 USD | -16.1% |
| 2016 | 19,440 1000 USD | -9.4% |
| 2017 | 22,045 1000 USD | +13.4% |
| 2018 | 22,428 1000 USD | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 19,668 1000 USD | -12.3% |
| 2020 | 17,643 1000 USD | -10.3% |
| 2021 | 15,116 1000 USD | -14.3% |
| 2022 | 15,529 1000 USD | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 13,147 1000 USD | -15.3% |
| 2024 | 14,957 1000 USD | +13.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9,295 1000 USD | 2,986 1000 USD | 12,160 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,011 1000 USD | 12,286 1000 USD | 28,512 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,278 1000 USD | 13,147 1000 USD | 17,643 1000 USD | 5 |
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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)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import -37.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 0.0001 t per person (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -11.78 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -12.27 Percentage change (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value -6.69 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — import in South Africa?
- Household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — import in South Africa was 14,957 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — import recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 28,512 1000 USD in 2012.
- What is the lowest household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — import recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,986 1000 USD in 2002.
- How does South Africa rank for household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — import?
- South Africa ranks 87th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — import rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — Import value. 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