Other paper and paperboard — Export value in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Other paper and paperboard — Export value was 295,328 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Export value in Southern Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, other paper and paperboard — export value in Southern Africa stood at 295,328 1000 USD.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% on the previous year and down 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — export value in Southern Africa peaked at 334,513 1000 USD in 2016 and was at its lowest, 800 1000 USD, in 1963.
Southern Africa ranks 24th of 29 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper and paperboard — Export value in Southern 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 | 148,370 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 221,071 1000 USD | +49.0% |
| 2002 | 189,107 1000 USD | -14.5% |
| 2003 | 288,131 1000 USD | +52.4% |
| 2004 | 267,476 1000 USD | -7.2% |
| 2005 | 223,900 1000 USD | -16.3% |
| 2006 | 254,589 1000 USD | +13.7% |
| 2007 | 276,810 1000 USD | +8.7% |
| 2008 | 258,148 1000 USD | -6.7% |
| 2009 | 259,948 1000 USD | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 273,777 1000 USD | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 317,465 1000 USD | +16.0% |
| 2012 | 302,657 1000 USD | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 298,239 1000 USD | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 320,347 1000 USD | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 321,324 1000 USD | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 334,513 1000 USD | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 291,254 1000 USD | -12.9% |
| 2018 | 290,177 1000 USD | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 244,215 1000 USD | -15.8% |
| 2020 | 273,559 1000 USD | +12.0% |
| 2021 | 237,037 1000 USD | -13.4% |
| 2022 | 260,472 1000 USD | +9.9% |
| 2023 | 288,283 1000 USD | +10.7% |
| 2024 | 295,328 1000 USD | +2.4% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard — Export value in Southern 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 | 238,755 1000 USD | 148,370 1000 USD | 288,131 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 299,397 1000 USD | 244,215 1000 USD | 334,513 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 270,936 1000 USD | 237,037 1000 USD | 295,328 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Southern Africa
- 21 Viet Nam 869,810 1000 USD compare
- 21 Vietnam 869,810 1000 USD compare
- 23 Brazil 844,196 1000 USD compare
- 24 Russian Federation 831,299 1000 USD compare
- 24 Russia 831,299 1000 USD compare
- 26 Republic of Korea 775,431 1000 USD compare
- 27 Belgium-Luxembourg 769,638 1000 USD compare
More environment data for Southern Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 4.17 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 7.61 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.282 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.892 °C (2025)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 161,260 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 770,000 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous — Production 17.80 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 17.26 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export value 86,901 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — export value in Southern Africa?
- Other paper and paperboard — export value in Southern Africa was 295,328 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 Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 334,513 1000 USD in 2016.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — export value recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 800 1000 USD in 1963.
- How does Southern Africa rank for other paper and paperboard — export value?
- Southern Africa ranks 24th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — export value rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern 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