Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in South Africa
South Africa: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value was 30,837 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in South Africa, 1969–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 30,837 1000 USD for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in 2024.
The figure is down 6.7% on the previous year and down 72.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in South Africa peaked at 112,984 1000 USD in 2014 and was at its lowest, 9,781 1000 USD, in 1972.
South Africa ranks 47th of 242 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 18,294 1000 USD | — |
| 1970 | 18,576 1000 USD | +1.5% |
| 1971 | 19,496 1000 USD | +5.0% |
| 1972 | 9,781 1000 USD | -49.8% |
| 1973 | 14,167 1000 USD | +44.8% |
| 1974 | 53,413 1000 USD | +277.0% |
| 1975 | 40,108 1000 USD | -24.9% |
| 1976 | 21,434 1000 USD | -46.6% |
| 1977 | 21,598 1000 USD | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 23,706 1000 USD | +9.8% |
| 1979 | 27,563 1000 USD | +16.3% |
| 1980 | 35,195 1000 USD | +27.7% |
| 1981 | 16,560 1000 USD | -52.9% |
| 1982 | 17,094 1000 USD | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 15,100 1000 USD | -11.7% |
| 1984 | 14,638 1000 USD | -3.1% |
| 1985 | 35,500 1000 USD | +142.5% |
| 1986 | 35,600 1000 USD | +0.3% |
| 1987 | 35,700 1000 USD | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 35,800 1000 USD | +0.3% |
| 1989 | 36,000 1000 USD | +0.6% |
| 1990 | 30,000 1000 USD | -16.7% |
| 1991 | 30,000 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 35,000 1000 USD | +16.7% |
| 1993 | 36,000 1000 USD | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 36,000 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 40,000 1000 USD | +11.1% |
| 1996 | 40,000 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 35,000 1000 USD | -12.5% |
| 1998 | 30,792 1000 USD | -12.0% |
| 1999 | 54,069 1000 USD | +75.6% |
| 2000 | 54,069 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 12,300 1000 USD | -77.3% |
| 2002 | 67,374 1000 USD | +447.8% |
| 2003 | 55,117 1000 USD | -18.2% |
| 2004 | 54,514 1000 USD | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 57,747 1000 USD | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 60,000 1000 USD | +3.9% |
| 2007 | 60,000 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 30,032 1000 USD | -49.9% |
| 2009 | 28,641 1000 USD | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 25,637 1000 USD | -10.5% |
| 2011 | 35,901 1000 USD | +40.0% |
| 2012 | 43,368 1000 USD | +20.8% |
| 2013 | 46,835 1000 USD | +8.0% |
| 2014 | 112,984 1000 USD | +141.2% |
| 2015 | 112,984 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 86,661 1000 USD | -23.3% |
| 2017 | 33,322 1000 USD | -61.5% |
| 2018 | 34,622 1000 USD | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 35,805 1000 USD | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 29,435 1000 USD | -17.8% |
| 2021 | 32,466 1000 USD | +10.3% |
| 2022 | 35,888 1000 USD | +10.5% |
| 2023 | 33,047 1000 USD | -7.9% |
| 2024 | 30,837 1000 USD | -6.7% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 30,837 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,152 1000 USD, 6.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 30,837 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 386 1000 USD, 79.9× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +447.8% | 12,300 1000 USD | 67,374 1000 USD |
| 1974 | +277.0% | 14,167 1000 USD | 53,413 1000 USD |
| 1985 | +142.5% | 14,638 1000 USD | 35,500 1000 USD |
| 2014 | +141.2% | 46,835 1000 USD | 112,984 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18,294 1000 USD | 18,294 1000 USD | 18,294 1000 USD | 1 |
| 1970s | 24,984 1000 USD | 9,781 1000 USD | 53,413 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 27,719 1000 USD | 14,638 1000 USD | 36,000 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 36,686 1000 USD | 30,000 1000 USD | 54,069 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 47,979 1000 USD | 12,300 1000 USD | 67,374 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 56,812 1000 USD | 25,637 1000 USD | 112,984 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 32,335 1000 USD | 29,435 1000 USD | 35,888 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, not elsewhere specified — import value in South Africa?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in South Africa was 30,837 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 112,984 1000 USD in 2014.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,781 1000 USD in 1972.
- How does South Africa rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value?
- South Africa ranks 47th out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.7%. 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 — 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