Household and sanitary papers β€” Import quantity in Southern Africa

Southern Africa: Household and sanitary papers β€” Import quantity was 26,285 t in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
26,285 t
Change on year
down 3.4%
Rank
27th
of 31 groups
All-time high
40,180 t
in 2017
All-time low
2,000 t
in 1997
Years of data
56
1969–2024

Household and sanitary papers β€” Import quantity in Southern Africa, 1969–2024

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

Analysis

Southern Africa recorded 26,285 t for household and sanitary papers β€” import quantity in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.4% on the previous year and up 113.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, household and sanitary papers β€” import quantity in Southern Africa peaked at 40,180 t in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2,000 t, in 1997.

That places Southern Africa 27th out of 31 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 5,800 t 5,800 t 5,800 t 1
1970s 6,640 t 2,600 t 14,200 t 10
1980s 6,690 t 3,700 t 8,000 t 10
1990s 7,220 t 2,000 t 11,000 t 10
2000s 5,395 t 3,601 t 8,987 t 10
2010s 18,487 t 11,677 t 40,180 t 10
2020s 19,922 t 13,768 t 27,211 t 5

Countries ranked near Southern Africa

  1. 24 Israel 47,250 t compare
  2. 25 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 44,895 t compare
  3. 26 Thailand 44,809 t compare
  4. 27 Chile 40,629 t compare
  5. 28 Trinidad and Tobago 37,370 t compare
  6. 29 Italy 37,352 t compare
  7. 30 Kenya 36,462 t compare

See the full ranking of 258 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is household and sanitary papers β€” import quantity in Southern Africa?
Household and sanitary papers β€” import quantity in Southern Africa was 26,285 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest household and sanitary papers β€” import quantity recorded in Southern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 40,180 t in 2017.
What is the lowest household and sanitary papers β€” import quantity recorded in Southern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 2,000 t in 1997.
How does Southern Africa rank for household and sanitary papers β€” import quantity?
Southern Africa ranks 27th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is household and sanitary papers β€” import quantity rising or falling in Southern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 113.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Household and sanitary papers β€” Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Household and sanitary papers β€” Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
258 places, 8,418 data points, 1961–2024
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