Printing and writing papers, coated — Import value in South Africa
South Africa: Printing and writing papers, coated — Import value was 119,771 1000 USD in 2024. ▬ Flat
Printing and writing papers, coated — Import value in South Africa, 1998–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for printing and writing papers, coated — import value in South Africa is 119,771 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 17.9% on the previous year and down 32.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, printing and writing papers, coated — import value in South Africa peaked at 237,022 1000 USD in 2008 and was at its lowest, 90,000 1000 USD, in 2002.
That places South Africa 33rd out of 236 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Printing and writing papers, coated — Import value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 142,560 1000 USD | — |
| 1999 | 139,620 1000 USD | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 139,620 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 90,524 1000 USD | -35.2% |
| 2002 | 90,000 1000 USD | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 121,127 1000 USD | +34.6% |
| 2004 | 118,685 1000 USD | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 121,093 1000 USD | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 188,000 1000 USD | +55.3% |
| 2007 | 209,318 1000 USD | +11.3% |
| 2008 | 237,022 1000 USD | +13.2% |
| 2009 | 202,772 1000 USD | -14.5% |
| 2010 | 236,319 1000 USD | +16.5% |
| 2011 | 228,641 1000 USD | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 228,053 1000 USD | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 196,762 1000 USD | -13.7% |
| 2014 | 176,604 1000 USD | -10.2% |
| 2015 | 161,047 1000 USD | -8.8% |
| 2016 | 152,868 1000 USD | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 145,712 1000 USD | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 156,260 1000 USD | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 158,154 1000 USD | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 104,173 1000 USD | -34.1% |
| 2021 | 129,985 1000 USD | +24.8% |
| 2022 | 175,634 1000 USD | +35.1% |
| 2023 | 101,558 1000 USD | -42.2% |
| 2024 | 119,771 1000 USD | +17.9% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 119,771 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9,654 1000 USD, 12.4× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 119,771 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 757.5 1000 USD, 158.1× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 141,090 1000 USD | 139,620 1000 USD | 142,560 1000 USD | 2 |
| 2000s | 151,816 1000 USD | 90,000 1000 USD | 237,022 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 184,042 1000 USD | 145,712 1000 USD | 236,319 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 126,224 1000 USD | 101,558 1000 USD | 175,634 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 printing and writing papers, coated — import value in South Africa?
- Printing and writing papers, coated — import value in South Africa was 119,771 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest printing and writing papers, coated — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 237,022 1000 USD in 2008.
- What is the lowest printing and writing papers, coated — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 90,000 1000 USD in 2002.
- How does South Africa rank for printing and writing papers, coated — import value?
- South Africa ranks 33rd out of 236 countries with data for 2024.
- Is printing and writing papers, coated — import value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Printing and writing papers, coated — 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