What is paper and paperboard — export value in South Africa?

Paper and paperboard — export value in South Africa was 380,381 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest paper and paperboard — export value recorded in South Africa?

The highest recorded value was 638,491 1000 USD in 2008.

What is the lowest paper and paperboard — export value recorded in South Africa?

The lowest recorded value was 1,928 1000 USD in 1963.

How does South Africa rank for paper and paperboard — export value?

South Africa ranks 24th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.

Is paper and paperboard — export value rising or falling in South Africa?

Over the last ten years it is down 16.6%. 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 Paper and paperboard — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Paper and paperboard — Export value in South Africa

Name: Paper and paperboard — Export value in South Africa
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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South Africa: Paper and paperboard — Export value was 380,381 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

380,381 1000 USD

Change on year

down 1.2%

Rank

24th

of 33 groups

All-time high

638,491 1000 USD

in 2008

All-time low

1,928 1000 USD

in 1963

Years of data

1961–2024

Paper and paperboard — Export value in South Africa, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

In 2024, paper and paperboard — export value in South Africa stood at 380,381 1000 USD.

The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 16.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — export value in South Africa peaked at 638,491 1000 USD in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1,928 1000 USD, in 1963.

That places South Africa 24th out of 33 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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	4,605 1000 USD	1,928 1000 USD	8,069 1000 USD	9
1970s	23,250 1000 USD	4,136 1000 USD	56,251 1000 USD	10
1980s	128,173 1000 USD	59,483 1000 USD	227,532 1000 USD	10
1990s	229,981 1000 USD	79,988 1000 USD	411,425 1000 USD	10
2000s	447,883 1000 USD	201,805 1000 USD	638,491 1000 USD	10
2010s	435,400 1000 USD	362,469 1000 USD	504,447 1000 USD	10
2020s	366,035 1000 USD	351,005 1000 USD	385,042 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near South Africa

21 Malaysia 1.36 million 1000 USD compare
22 Czechia 1.25 million 1000 USD compare
23 India 1.20 million 1000 USD compare
24 Türkiye 1.19 million 1000 USD compare
25 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1.06 million 1000 USD compare
26 Thailand 973,883 1000 USD compare
27 Viet Nam 881,518 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 257 places →

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 value 516,696 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 472,308 t (2024)

All data for South Africa →

Frequently asked questions

What is paper and paperboard — export value in South Africa?: Paper and paperboard — export value in South Africa was 380,381 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest paper and paperboard — export value recorded in South Africa?: The highest recorded value was 638,491 1000 USD in 2008.
What is the lowest paper and paperboard — export value recorded in South Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 1,928 1000 USD in 1963.
How does South Africa rank for paper and paperboard — export value?: South Africa ranks 24th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is paper and paperboard — export value rising or falling in South Africa?: Over the last ten years it is down 16.6%. 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 Paper and paperboard — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Paper and paperboard — Export value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 257 places, 10,497 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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