Other paper and paperboard — Import value in South Africa
South Africa: Other paper and paperboard — Import value was 516,696 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Import value in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 516,696 1000 USD for other paper and paperboard — import value in 2024.
The figure is down 4.8% on the previous year and up 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — import value in South Africa peaked at 561,527 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 14,009 1000 USD, in 1972.
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25,653 1000 USD | 18,549 1000 USD | 33,790 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 37,358 1000 USD | 14,009 1000 USD | 70,455 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 63,384 1000 USD | 39,758 1000 USD | 76,100 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 145,868 1000 USD | 79,900 1000 USD | 183,178 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 235,022 1000 USD | 94,596 1000 USD | 325,848 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 420,926 1000 USD | 312,236 1000 USD | 495,671 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 487,403 1000 USD | 389,179 1000 USD | 561,527 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 24 United Arab Emirates 744,532 1000 USD compare
- 25 Philippines 719,572 1000 USD compare
- 26 Morocco 712,772 1000 USD compare
- 27 Portugal 659,862 1000 USD compare
- 28 Malaysia 650,242 1000 USD compare
- 29 Japan 645,005 1000 USD compare
- 30 Russian Federation 632,013 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 value 272,220 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 385,631 t (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 — import value in South Africa?
- Other paper and paperboard — import value in South Africa was 516,696 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 561,527 1000 USD in 2022.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,009 1000 USD in 1972.
- How does South Africa rank for other paper and paperboard — import value?
- South Africa ranks 27th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — import value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.2%. 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 — Import 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