Malaysia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Malaysia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity was 6,136 t in 2018. ▲ Rising
Malaysia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in South Africa, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2018, malaysia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in South Africa stood at 6,136 t.
That represents a change of up 19.7% on the previous year and up 54.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaysia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 7,764 t in 2011 and was at its lowest, 894 t, in 2002.
South Africa ranks 8th of 104 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.
Malaysia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,267 t | — |
| 1999 | 1,741 t | +37.4% |
| 2002 | 894 t | -48.7% |
| 2003 | 4,318 t | +383.0% |
| 2004 | 5,929 t | +37.3% |
| 2005 | 4,390 t | -26.0% |
| 2006 | 3,994 t | -9.0% |
| 2007 | 4,181 t | +4.7% |
| 2008 | 3,973 t | -5.0% |
| 2009 | 5,226 t | +31.5% |
| 2010 | 6,938 t | +32.8% |
| 2011 | 7,764 t | +11.9% |
| 2012 | 6,464 t | -16.7% |
| 2013 | 4,580 t | -29.1% |
| 2014 | 3,890 t | -15.1% |
| 2015 | 5,407 t | +39.0% |
| 2016 | 3,129 t | -42.1% |
| 2017 | 5,128 t | +63.9% |
| 2018 | 6,136 t | +19.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,504 t | 1,267 t | 1,741 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 4,113 t | 894 t | 5,929 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 5,493 t | 3,129 t | 7,764 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 5 Philippines 12,618 t compare
- 6 Bangladesh 10,493 t compare
- 7 Australia 7,715 t compare
- 9 India 4,595 t compare
- 10 New Zealand 4,332 t compare
- 11 Myanmar 4,288 t compare
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 malaysia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in South Africa?
- Malaysia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity in South Africa was 6,136 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest malaysia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 7,764 t in 2011.
- What is the lowest malaysia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 894 t in 2002.
- How does South Africa rank for malaysia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 8th out of 104 countries with data for 2018.
- Is malaysia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Malaysia — 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/