Other paper and paperboard — Export value in South Africa
South Africa: Other paper and paperboard — Export value was 272,220 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Export value in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 272,220 1000 USD for other paper and paperboard — export value in 2024.
The figure is up 0.8% on the previous year and down 10.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — export value in South Africa peaked at 323,968 1000 USD in 2016 and was at its lowest, 800 1000 USD, in 1963.
South Africa ranks 47th of 237 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper and paperboard — Export value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,236 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 1,158 1000 USD | -6.3% |
| 1963 | 800 1000 USD | -30.9% |
| 1964 | 3,517 1000 USD | +339.6% |
| 1965 | 2,474 1000 USD | -29.7% |
| 1966 | 4,335 1000 USD | +75.2% |
| 1967 | 4,295 1000 USD | -0.9% |
| 1968 | 6,635 1000 USD | +54.5% |
| 1969 | 4,937 1000 USD | -25.6% |
| 1970 | 3,604 1000 USD | -27.0% |
| 1971 | 2,786 1000 USD | -22.7% |
| 1972 | 2,232 1000 USD | -19.9% |
| 1973 | 5,894 1000 USD | +164.1% |
| 1974 | 9,109 1000 USD | +54.5% |
| 1975 | 7,381 1000 USD | -19.0% |
| 1976 | 11,804 1000 USD | +59.9% |
| 1977 | 13,563 1000 USD | +14.9% |
| 1978 | 12,018 1000 USD | -11.4% |
| 1979 | 16,509 1000 USD | +37.4% |
| 1980 | 29,740 1000 USD | +80.1% |
| 1981 | 20,522 1000 USD | -31.0% |
| 1982 | 12,644 1000 USD | -38.4% |
| 1983 | 8,470 1000 USD | -33.0% |
| 1984 | 10,067 1000 USD | +18.9% |
| 1985 | 13,000 1000 USD | +29.1% |
| 1986 | 13,000 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 13,000 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 13,000 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 13,000 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 13,000 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 13,000 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 110,412 1000 USD | +749.3% |
| 1993 | 99,600 1000 USD | -9.8% |
| 1994 | 220,894 1000 USD | +121.8% |
| 1995 | 262,799 1000 USD | +19.0% |
| 1996 | 262,799 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 87,791 1000 USD | -66.6% |
| 1998 | 167,103 1000 USD | +90.3% |
| 1999 | 148,298 1000 USD | -11.3% |
| 2000 | 148,298 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 220,989 1000 USD | +49.0% |
| 2002 | 189,014 1000 USD | -14.5% |
| 2003 | 287,899 1000 USD | +52.3% |
| 2004 | 267,203 1000 USD | -7.2% |
| 2005 | 223,724 1000 USD | -16.3% |
| 2006 | 254,500 1000 USD | +13.8% |
| 2007 | 276,765 1000 USD | +8.7% |
| 2008 | 258,041 1000 USD | -6.8% |
| 2009 | 258,891 1000 USD | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 271,617 1000 USD | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 315,323 1000 USD | +16.1% |
| 2012 | 293,467 1000 USD | -6.9% |
| 2013 | 283,352 1000 USD | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 304,705 1000 USD | +7.5% |
| 2015 | 297,487 1000 USD | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 323,968 1000 USD | +8.9% |
| 2017 | 287,982 1000 USD | -11.1% |
| 2018 | 286,905 1000 USD | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 240,309 1000 USD | -16.2% |
| 2020 | 271,060 1000 USD | +12.8% |
| 2021 | 234,964 1000 USD | -13.3% |
| 2022 | 249,202 1000 USD | +6.1% |
| 2023 | 270,180 1000 USD | +8.4% |
| 2024 | 272,220 1000 USD | +0.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 272,220 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8,156 1000 USD, 33.4× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 272,220 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 133 1000 USD, 2046.8× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard — Export value in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +749.3% | 13,000 1000 USD | 110,412 1000 USD |
| 1964 | +339.6% | 800 1000 USD | 3,517 1000 USD |
| 1973 | +164.1% | 2,232 1000 USD | 5,894 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,265 1000 USD | 800 1000 USD | 6,635 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 8,490 1000 USD | 2,232 1000 USD | 16,509 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 14,644 1000 USD | 8,470 1000 USD | 29,740 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 138,570 1000 USD | 13,000 1000 USD | 262,799 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 238,532 1000 USD | 148,298 1000 USD | 287,899 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 290,512 1000 USD | 240,309 1000 USD | 323,968 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 259,525 1000 USD | 234,964 1000 USD | 272,220 1000 USD | 5 |
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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)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.2953 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — export value in South Africa?
- Other paper and paperboard — export value in South Africa was 272,220 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 323,968 1000 USD in 2016.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 800 1000 USD in 1963.
- How does South Africa rank for other paper and paperboard — export value?
- South Africa ranks 47th out of 237 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — export value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.7%. 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 Other paper and paperboard — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en