Household and sanitary papers — Production in South Africa
South Africa: Household and sanitary papers — Production was 265,785 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Household and sanitary papers — Production in South Africa, 1965–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for household and sanitary papers — production in South Africa is 265,785 t, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 5.5% on the previous year and up 10.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, household and sanitary papers — production in South Africa peaked at 281,286 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 11,000 t, in 1965.
That places South Africa 19th out of 109 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.
Household and sanitary papers — Production in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 11,000 t | — |
| 1966 | 12,000 t | +9.1% |
| 1967 | 13,000 t | +8.3% |
| 1968 | 14,000 t | +7.7% |
| 1969 | 15,000 t | +7.1% |
| 1970 | 30,000 t | +100.0% |
| 1971 | 35,000 t | +16.7% |
| 1972 | 38,000 t | +8.6% |
| 1973 | 38,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 38,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 38,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 38,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 51,000 t | +34.2% |
| 1978 | 61,000 t | +19.6% |
| 1979 | 72,000 t | +18.0% |
| 1980 | 81,000 t | +12.5% |
| 1981 | 81,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 81,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 86,000 t | +6.2% |
| 1984 | 83,000 t | -3.5% |
| 1985 | 91,000 t | +9.6% |
| 1986 | 97,000 t | +6.6% |
| 1987 | 100,000 t | +3.1% |
| 1988 | 110,000 t | +10.0% |
| 1989 | 115,000 t | +4.5% |
| 1990 | 115,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 120,000 t | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 117,000 t | -2.5% |
| 1993 | 99,000 t | -15.4% |
| 1994 | 97,000 t | -2.0% |
| 1995 | 107,000 t | +10.3% |
| 1996 | 107,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 145,000 t | +35.5% |
| 1998 | 122,000 t | -15.9% |
| 1999 | 145,000 t | +18.9% |
| 2000 | 134,000 t | -7.6% |
| 2001 | 150,000 t | +11.9% |
| 2002 | 154,000 t | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 152,000 t | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 197,000 t | +29.6% |
| 2005 | 193,000 t | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 191,000 t | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 195,000 t | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 220,000 t | +12.8% |
| 2009 | 224,000 t | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 217,000 t | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 219,000 t | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 215,777 t | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 221,656 t | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 240,406 t | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 213,704 t | -11.1% |
| 2016 | 232,972 t | +9.0% |
| 2017 | 228,991 t | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 239,209 t | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 248,153 t | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 226,747 t | -8.6% |
| 2021 | 266,284 t | +17.4% |
| 2022 | 270,677 t | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 281,286 t | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 265,785 t | -5.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13,000 t | 11,000 t | 15,000 t | 5 |
| 1970s | 43,900 t | 30,000 t | 72,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 92,500 t | 81,000 t | 115,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 117,400 t | 97,000 t | 145,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 181,000 t | 134,000 t | 224,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 227,687 t | 213,704 t | 248,153 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 262,156 t | 226,747 t | 281,286 t | 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 — Import quantity, annual growth rate 9.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per capita 0.0074 t per person (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate -4.84 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value, per capita 0.0081 1000 USD per person (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import -37.67 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is household and sanitary papers — production in South Africa?
- Household and sanitary papers — production in South Africa was 265,785 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest household and sanitary papers — production recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 281,286 t in 2023.
- What is the lowest household and sanitary papers — production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,000 t in 1965.
- How does South Africa rank for household and sanitary papers — production?
- South Africa ranks 19th out of 109 countries with data for 2024.
- Is household and sanitary papers — production rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.6%. 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 — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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