Japan — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Japan — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity was 1,139 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Japan — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 1,139 t for japan — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.5% on the previous year and down 37.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, japan — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 3,342 t in 2010 and was at its lowest, 159 t, in 2012.
That places South Africa 31st out of 113 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.
Japan — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1,604 t | — |
| 1998 | 1,597 t | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 960 t | -39.9% |
| 2002 | 599 t | -37.6% |
| 2003 | 2,435 t | +306.5% |
| 2004 | 2,120 t | -12.9% |
| 2005 | 2,275 t | +7.3% |
| 2006 | 2,027 t | -10.9% |
| 2007 | 1,627 t | -19.7% |
| 2008 | 1,815 t | +11.6% |
| 2009 | 1,433 t | -21.0% |
| 2010 | 3,342 t | +133.2% |
| 2011 | 1,704 t | -49.0% |
| 2012 | 159 t | -90.7% |
| 2013 | 335 t | +110.7% |
| 2014 | 881 t | +163.0% |
| 2015 | 686 t | -22.1% |
| 2016 | 539 t | -21.4% |
| 2017 | 961 t | +78.3% |
| 2018 | 1,139 t | +18.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,387 t | 960 t | 1,604 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 1,791 t | 599 t | 2,435 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,083 t | 159 t | 3,342 t | 9 |
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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)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 20.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 t per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per capita 0.012 t per person (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate 3.25 % change on previous year (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is japan — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in South Africa?
- Japan — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in South Africa was 1,139 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest japan — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3,342 t in 2010.
- What is the lowest japan — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 159 t in 2012.
- How does South Africa rank for japan — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 31st out of 113 countries with data for 2018.
- Is japan — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.2%. 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 Japan — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The database contains data on the bilateral trade flows in roundwood, primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world. The main types of primary forest products included in are: roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further. The definitions are available. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/forestry/statistics/80572/en/