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

South Africa: Ireland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity was 3 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
3 t
Change on year
up 50.0%
World rank
44th
of 60 countries
All-time high
76 t
in 1997
All-time low
1 t
in 2003
Years of data
17
1997–2018

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

0204060801997200720181997: 76 t1998: 8 t1999: 14 t2003: 1 t2004: 3 t2005: 1 t2006: 37 t2007: 2 t2008: 3 t2009: 5 t2010: 4 t2011: 9 t2012: 5 t2013: 9 t2014: 7 t2017: 2 t2018: 3 t

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

Analysis

South Africa recorded 3 t for ireland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in 2018.

The figure is up 50.0% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, ireland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 76 t in 1997 and was at its lowest, 1 t, in 2003.

South Africa ranks 44th of 60 countries on this measure, 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 — Import Quantity in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Ireland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in South Africa, 1997 to 2018.
Year t Change
1997 76 t
1998 8 t -89.5%
1999 14 t +75.0%
2003 1 t -92.9%
2004 3 t +200.0%
2005 1 t -66.7%
2006 37 t +3600.0%
2007 2 t -94.6%
2008 3 t +50.0%
2009 5 t +66.7%
2010 4 t -20.0%
2011 9 t +125.0%
2012 5 t -44.4%
2013 9 t +80.0%
2014 7 t -22.2%
2017 2 t -71.4%
2018 3 t +50.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 32.67 t 8 t 76 t 3
2000s 7.43 t 1 t 37 t 7
2010s 5.57 t 2 t 9 t 7

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 41 Brazil 4 t compare
  2. 41 Israel 4 t compare
  3. 41 Slovenia 4 t compare
  4. 44 Bulgaria 3 t compare
  5. 44 Iceland 3 t compare
  6. 44 Luxembourg 3 t compare

See the full ranking of 63 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is ireland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in South Africa?
Ireland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in South Africa was 3 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest ireland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 76 t in 1997.
What is the lowest ireland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 1 t in 2003.
How does South Africa rank for ireland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity?
South Africa ranks 44th out of 60 countries with data for 2018.
Is ireland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. 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 — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Ireland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
63 places, 927 data points, 1997–2018
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