Ireland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity in South Africa

South Africa: Ireland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity was 36 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
36 t
Change on year
up 50.0%
World rank
35th
of 52 countries
All-time high
3,122 t
in 2005
All-time low
2 t
in 2006
Years of data
17
1997–2018

Ireland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity in South Africa, 1997–2018

01.0k2.0k3.0k1997200720181997: 4 t1998: 24 t1999: 150 t2002: 62 t2003: 7 t2004: 1.5k t2005: 3.1k t2006: 2 t2008: 100 t2009: 233 t2010: 122 t2011: 10 t2014: 2 t2015: 13 t2016: 42 t2017: 24 t2018: 36 t

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

Analysis

In 2018, ireland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity in South Africa stood at 36 t.

That represents a change of up 50.0% on the previous year and down 64.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, ireland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity in South Africa peaked at 3,122 t in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2 t, in 2006.

That places South Africa 35th out of 52 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Ireland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Ireland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity in South Africa, 1997 to 2018.
Year t Change
1997 4 t
1998 24 t +500.0%
1999 150 t +525.0%
2002 62 t -58.7%
2003 7 t -88.7%
2004 1,456 t +20700.0%
2005 3,122 t +114.4%
2006 2 t -99.9%
2008 100 t +4900.0%
2009 233 t +133.0%
2010 122 t -47.6%
2011 10 t -91.8%
2014 2 t -80.0%
2015 13 t +550.0%
2016 42 t +223.1%
2017 24 t -42.9%
2018 36 t +50.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 59.33 t 4 t 150 t 3
2000s 711.71 t 2 t 3,122 t 7
2010s 35.57 t 2 t 122 t 7

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 32 Malaysia 51 t compare
  2. 33 Egypt 49 t compare
  3. 34 Luxembourg 47 t compare
  4. 36 Norway 31 t compare
  5. 37 Argentina 27 t compare
  6. 38 Latvia 26 t compare

See the full ranking of 54 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is ireland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity in South Africa?
Ireland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity in South Africa was 36 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest ireland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 3,122 t in 2005.
What is the lowest ireland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 2 t in 2006.
How does South Africa rank for ireland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity?
South Africa ranks 35th out of 52 countries with data for 2018.
Is ireland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 64.0%. 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 Ireland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Ireland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
54 places, 904 data points, 1997–2018
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