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 45th out of 255 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper and paperboard — Import value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 18,549 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 19,194 1000 USD | +3.5% |
| 1963 | 26,102 1000 USD | +36.0% |
| 1964 | 28,923 1000 USD | +10.8% |
| 1965 | 25,275 1000 USD | -12.6% |
| 1966 | 19,097 1000 USD | -24.4% |
| 1967 | 30,361 1000 USD | +59.0% |
| 1968 | 29,586 1000 USD | -2.6% |
| 1969 | 33,790 1000 USD | +14.2% |
| 1970 | 34,263 1000 USD | +1.4% |
| 1971 | 32,719 1000 USD | -4.5% |
| 1972 | 14,009 1000 USD | -57.2% |
| 1973 | 23,605 1000 USD | +68.5% |
| 1974 | 70,455 1000 USD | +198.5% |
| 1975 | 53,087 1000 USD | -24.7% |
| 1976 | 29,544 1000 USD | -44.3% |
| 1977 | 28,233 1000 USD | -4.4% |
| 1978 | 40,852 1000 USD | +44.7% |
| 1979 | 46,816 1000 USD | +14.6% |
| 1980 | 75,686 1000 USD | +61.7% |
| 1981 | 51,508 1000 USD | -31.9% |
| 1982 | 45,792 1000 USD | -11.1% |
| 1983 | 42,993 1000 USD | -6.1% |
| 1984 | 39,758 1000 USD | -7.5% |
| 1985 | 75,200 1000 USD | +89.1% |
| 1986 | 75,400 1000 USD | +0.3% |
| 1987 | 75,600 1000 USD | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 75,800 1000 USD | +0.3% |
| 1989 | 76,100 1000 USD | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 79,900 1000 USD | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 79,900 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 117,316 1000 USD | +46.8% |
| 1993 | 158,630 1000 USD | +35.2% |
| 1994 | 175,250 1000 USD | +10.5% |
| 1995 | 166,128 1000 USD | -5.2% |
| 1996 | 166,128 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 183,178 1000 USD | +10.3% |
| 1998 | 170,481 1000 USD | -6.9% |
| 1999 | 161,774 1000 USD | -5.1% |
| 2000 | 161,774 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 94,596 1000 USD | -41.5% |
| 2002 | 173,883 1000 USD | +83.8% |
| 2003 | 212,552 1000 USD | +22.2% |
| 2004 | 244,343 1000 USD | +15.0% |
| 2005 | 272,079 1000 USD | +11.4% |
| 2006 | 307,600 1000 USD | +13.1% |
| 2007 | 325,848 1000 USD | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 291,442 1000 USD | -10.6% |
| 2009 | 266,100 1000 USD | -8.7% |
| 2010 | 312,236 1000 USD | +17.3% |
| 2011 | 383,942 1000 USD | +23.0% |
| 2012 | 406,745 1000 USD | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 439,074 1000 USD | +7.9% |
| 2014 | 495,671 1000 USD | +12.9% |
| 2015 | 495,671 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 417,423 1000 USD | -15.8% |
| 2017 | 394,683 1000 USD | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 434,782 1000 USD | +10.2% |
| 2019 | 429,036 1000 USD | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 389,179 1000 USD | -9.3% |
| 2021 | 426,644 1000 USD | +9.6% |
| 2022 | 561,527 1000 USD | +31.6% |
| 2023 | 542,969 1000 USD | -3.3% |
| 2024 | 516,696 1000 USD | -4.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 516,696 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 59,951 1000 USD, 8.6× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 516,696 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5,765 1000 USD, 89.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard — Import 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +198.5% | 23,605 1000 USD | 70,455 1000 USD |
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 |
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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 — 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 45th out of 255 countries 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