Other paper and paperboard — Import value in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Other paper and paperboard — Import value was 569,394 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Import value in Southern Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other paper and paperboard — import value in Southern Africa is 569,394 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 3.7% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — import value in Southern Africa peaked at 610,420 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 14,325 1000 USD, in 1972.
Southern Africa ranks 25th 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 — Import value in Southern 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 | 19,334 1000 USD | -23.5% |
| 1967 | 30,677 1000 USD | +58.7% |
| 1968 | 29,902 1000 USD | -2.5% |
| 1969 | 34,106 1000 USD | +14.1% |
| 1970 | 34,579 1000 USD | +1.4% |
| 1971 | 33,035 1000 USD | -4.5% |
| 1972 | 14,325 1000 USD | -56.6% |
| 1973 | 23,921 1000 USD | +67.0% |
| 1974 | 70,629 1000 USD | +195.3% |
| 1975 | 53,302 1000 USD | -24.5% |
| 1976 | 29,801 1000 USD | -44.1% |
| 1977 | 28,666 1000 USD | -3.8% |
| 1978 | 41,285 1000 USD | +44.0% |
| 1979 | 47,366 1000 USD | +14.7% |
| 1980 | 76,246 1000 USD | +61.0% |
| 1981 | 52,068 1000 USD | -31.7% |
| 1982 | 46,352 1000 USD | -11.0% |
| 1983 | 43,553 1000 USD | -6.0% |
| 1984 | 44,505 1000 USD | +2.2% |
| 1985 | 83,246 1000 USD | +87.0% |
| 1986 | 83,446 1000 USD | +0.2% |
| 1987 | 83,646 1000 USD | +0.2% |
| 1988 | 83,846 1000 USD | +0.2% |
| 1989 | 84,146 1000 USD | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 87,946 1000 USD | +4.5% |
| 1991 | 87,946 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 125,362 1000 USD | +42.5% |
| 1993 | 166,676 1000 USD | +33.0% |
| 1994 | 190,557 1000 USD | +14.3% |
| 1995 | 181,062 1000 USD | -5.0% |
| 1996 | 185,236 1000 USD | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 197,150 1000 USD | +6.4% |
| 1998 | 183,332 1000 USD | -7.0% |
| 1999 | 170,044 1000 USD | -7.2% |
| 2000 | 180,408 1000 USD | +6.1% |
| 2001 | 113,277 1000 USD | -37.2% |
| 2002 | 197,757 1000 USD | +74.6% |
| 2003 | 227,208 1000 USD | +14.9% |
| 2004 | 275,036 1000 USD | +21.1% |
| 2005 | 292,012 1000 USD | +6.2% |
| 2006 | 325,908 1000 USD | +11.6% |
| 2007 | 348,589 1000 USD | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 314,385 1000 USD | -9.8% |
| 2009 | 293,323 1000 USD | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 367,487 1000 USD | +25.3% |
| 2011 | 445,275 1000 USD | +21.2% |
| 2012 | 467,142 1000 USD | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 499,929 1000 USD | +7.0% |
| 2014 | 563,239 1000 USD | +12.7% |
| 2015 | 556,871 1000 USD | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 464,887 1000 USD | -16.5% |
| 2017 | 436,753 1000 USD | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 479,431 1000 USD | +9.8% |
| 2019 | 464,502 1000 USD | -3.1% |
| 2020 | 420,225 1000 USD | -9.5% |
| 2021 | 465,859 1000 USD | +10.9% |
| 2022 | 610,420 1000 USD | +31.0% |
| 2023 | 591,184 1000 USD | -3.2% |
| 2024 | 569,394 1000 USD | -3.7% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard — Import 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +195.3% | 23,921 1000 USD | 70,629 1000 USD |
| 1985 | +87.0% | 44,505 1000 USD | 83,246 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25,785 1000 USD | 18,549 1000 USD | 34,106 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 37,691 1000 USD | 14,325 1000 USD | 70,629 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 68,105 1000 USD | 43,553 1000 USD | 84,146 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 157,531 1000 USD | 87,946 1000 USD | 197,150 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 256,790 1000 USD | 113,277 1000 USD | 348,589 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 474,552 1000 USD | 367,487 1000 USD | 563,239 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 531,416 1000 USD | 420,225 1000 USD | 610,420 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Southern Africa
- 22 Thailand 898,512 1000 USD compare
- 23 Czechia 892,670 1000 USD compare
- 24 Australia and New Zealand 868,069 1000 USD compare
- 25 Saudi Arabia 818,937 1000 USD compare
- 26 Austria 794,571 1000 USD compare
- 27 Indonesia 762,224 1000 USD compare
- 28 United Arab Emirates 744,532 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 — import value in Southern Africa?
- Other paper and paperboard — import value in Southern Africa was 569,394 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 Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 610,420 1000 USD in 2022.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,325 1000 USD in 1972.
- How does Southern Africa rank for other paper and paperboard — import value?
- Southern Africa ranks 25th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — import value rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. 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 — 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