Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” Import quantity in South Africa

South Africa: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” Import quantity was 7,586 t in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
7,586 t
Change on year
down 37.7%
Rank
27th
of 31 groups
All-time high
85,200 t
in 1974
All-time low
7,000 t
in 1982
Years of data
56
1969–2024

Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” Import quantity in South Africa, 1969–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 7,586 t for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” import quantity in 2024.

The figure is down 37.7% on the previous year and down 85.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” import quantity in South Africa peaked at 85,200 t in 1974 and was at its lowest, 7,000 t, in 1982.

South Africa ranks 27th of 31 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 52,300 t 52,300 t 52,300 t 1
1970s 37,870 t 16,200 t 85,200 t 10
1980s 17,940 t 7,000 t 24,000 t 10
1990s 24,980 t 13,000 t 34,000 t 10
2000s 24,248 t 12,907 t 33,500 t 10
2010s 23,852 t 9,932 t 50,443 t 10
2020s 12,062 t 7,586 t 14,370 t 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 24 Viet Nam 28,236 t compare
  2. 25 Australia and New Zealand 25,991 t compare
  3. 26 New Zealand 21,938 t compare
  4. 27 Thailand 19,520 t compare
  5. 28 Saudi Arabia 19,284 t compare
  6. 29 Greece 18,698 t compare
  7. 30 Mongolia 18,643 t compare

See the full ranking of 258 places β†’

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All data for South Africa β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” import quantity in South Africa?
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” import quantity in South Africa was 7,586 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” import quantity recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 85,200 t in 1974.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” import quantity recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 7,000 t in 1982.
How does South Africa rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” import quantity?
South Africa ranks 27th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 85.0%. 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, not elsewhere specified β€” Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
258 places, 11,061 data points, 1961–2024
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