Household and sanitary papers β€” Import value in South Africa

South Africa: Household and sanitary papers β€” Import value was 17,405 1000 USD in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
17,405 1000 USD
Change on year
down 45.5%
Rank
30th
of 31 groups
All-time high
41,279 1000 USD
in 2017
All-time low
1,084 1000 USD
in 2002
Years of data
56
1969–2024

Household and sanitary papers β€” Import value in South Africa, 1969–2024

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

Analysis

South Africa recorded 17,405 1000 USD for household and sanitary papers β€” import value in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 45.5% on the previous year and up 22.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, household and sanitary papers β€” import value in South Africa peaked at 41,279 1000 USD in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1,084 1000 USD, in 2002.

That places South Africa 30th 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 2,995 1000 USD 2,995 1000 USD 2,995 1000 USD 1
1970s 4,210 1000 USD 1,494 1000 USD 8,834 1000 USD 10
1980s 7,083 1000 USD 6,639 1000 USD 7,787 1000 USD 10
1990s 7,261 1000 USD 1,322 1000 USD 11,000 1000 USD 10
2000s 3,610 1000 USD 1,084 1000 USD 7,677 1000 USD 10
2010s 19,901 1000 USD 12,420 1000 USD 41,279 1000 USD 10
2020s 18,632 1000 USD 12,474 1000 USD 31,945 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 27 Chile 58,037 1000 USD compare
  2. 28 Czechia 54,200 1000 USD compare
  3. 29 Belgium-Luxembourg 52,851 1000 USD compare
  4. 30 Thailand 50,129 1000 USD compare
  5. 31 Iraq 49,142 1000 USD compare
  6. 32 Bulgaria 48,734 1000 USD compare
  7. 33 Kenya 47,448 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 258 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is household and sanitary papers β€” import value in South Africa?
Household and sanitary papers β€” import value in South Africa was 17,405 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest household and sanitary papers β€” import value recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 41,279 1000 USD in 2017.
What is the lowest household and sanitary papers β€” import value recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 1,084 1000 USD in 2002.
How does South Africa rank for household and sanitary papers β€” import value?
South Africa ranks 30th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is household and sanitary papers β€” import value rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 22.8%. 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 Household and sanitary papers β€” Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Household and sanitary papers β€” Import value
Unit
1000 USD
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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