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

Paper and paperboard — import value in South Africa was 804,281 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

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

The highest recorded value was 931,628 1000 USD in 2022.

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

The lowest recorded value was 25,716 1000 USD in 1972.

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

South Africa ranks 27th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 0.0%. 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 Paper and paperboard — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Paper and paperboard — Import value in South Africa

Name: Paper and paperboard — Import value in South Africa
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

South Africa: Paper and paperboard — Import value was 804,281 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

804,281 1000 USD

Change on year

up 3.3%

Rank

27th

of 33 groups

All-time high

931,628 1000 USD

in 2022

All-time low

25,716 1000 USD

in 1972

Years of data

1961–2024

Paper and paperboard — Import 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 — import value in South Africa stood at 804,281 1000 USD.

The figure is up 3.3% on the previous year and down 0.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — import value in South Africa peaked at 931,628 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 25,716 1000 USD, in 1972.

South Africa ranks 27th of 33 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

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	47,447 1000 USD	36,946 1000 USD	62,155 1000 USD	9
1970s	78,398 1000 USD	25,716 1000 USD	154,902 1000 USD	10
1980s	139,016 1000 USD	85,410 1000 USD	222,472 1000 USD	10
1990s	277,272 1000 USD	168,082 1000 USD	346,155 1000 USD	10
2000s	451,419 1000 USD	191,383 1000 USD	665,819 1000 USD	10
2010s	763,424 1000 USD	679,780 1000 USD	850,223 1000 USD	10
2020s	755,382 1000 USD	583,103 1000 USD	931,628 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near South Africa

24 Japan 1.15 million 1000 USD compare
25 Saudi Arabia 1.14 million 1000 USD compare
26 Austria 1.12 million 1000 USD compare
27 China, Taiwan Province of 1.09 million 1000 USD compare
28 Philippines 1.08 million 1000 USD compare
29 Indonesia 994,179 1000 USD compare
30 Australia 950,654 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 269 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 — import value in South Africa?: Paper and paperboard — import value in South Africa was 804,281 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest paper and paperboard — import value recorded in South Africa?: The highest recorded value was 931,628 1000 USD in 2022.
What is the lowest paper and paperboard — import value recorded in South Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 25,716 1000 USD in 1972.
How does South Africa rank for paper and paperboard — import value?: South Africa ranks 27th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is paper and paperboard — import value rising or falling in South Africa?: Over the last ten years it is down 0.0%. 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 Paper and paperboard — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Paper and paperboard — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 269 places, 13,716 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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