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 25th of 33 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
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 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 22 Republic of Korea 775,431 1000 USD compare
- 23 Belgium-Luxembourg 769,638 1000 USD compare
- 24 India 768,863 1000 USD compare
- 25 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 681,605 1000 USD compare
- 26 China, Taiwan Province of 635,090 1000 USD compare
- 27 Hungary 628,868 1000 USD compare
- 28 Australia and New Zealand 626,418 1000 USD compare
More environment data for South Africa
- Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Recovered paper — Production 1.18 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 2.03 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 30,837 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 7,586 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 385,631 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value 516,696 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 472,308 t (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import value 266,572 1000 USD (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 25th out of 33 groups 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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About this data
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