Newsprint — Import quantity in South Africa

South Africa: Newsprint — Import quantity was 34,979 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
34,979 t
Change on year
up 115.2%
Rank
27th
of 33 groups
All-time high
65,400 t
in 1964
All-time low
0 t
in 1986
Years of data
59
1961–2024

Newsprint — Import quantity in South Africa, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for newsprint — import quantity in South Africa is 34,979 t, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 115.2% on the previous year and up 173.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, newsprint — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 65,400 t in 1964 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1986.

That places South Africa 27th out of 33 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 37,844 t 7,200 t 65,400 t 9
1970s 19,100 t 300 t 52,500 t 6
1980s 279.67 t 0 t 628 t 9
1990s 2,340 t 51 t 5,503 t 10
2000s 8,556 t 600 t 21,381 t 10
2010s 23,428 t 2,934 t 53,479 t 10
2020s 31,544 t 16,251 t 42,317 t 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 24 Finland 37,960 t compare
  2. 25 China, Taiwan Province of 35,483 t compare
  3. 26 China, Hong Kong SAR 34,286 t compare
  4. 27 Algeria 33,201 t compare
  5. 28 Pakistan 32,646 t compare
  6. 29 Portugal 31,242 t compare
  7. 30 Kenya 29,886 t compare

See the full ranking of 254 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is newsprint — import quantity in South Africa?
Newsprint — import quantity in South Africa was 34,979 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest newsprint — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 65,400 t in 1964.
What is the lowest newsprint — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1986.
How does South Africa rank for newsprint — import quantity?
South Africa ranks 27th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is newsprint — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 173.1%. 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 Newsprint — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Newsprint — Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
254 places, 12,179 data points, 1961–2024
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