Printing and writing papers β Production in South Africa
South Africa: Printing and writing papers β Production was 308,728 t in 2024. β Volatile
Printing and writing papers β Production in South Africa, 1961β2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, printing and writing papers β production in South Africa stood at 308,728 t.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 37.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, printing and writing papers β production in South Africa peaked at 784,000 t in 2004 and was at its lowest, 34,000 t, in 1961.
South Africa ranks 28th of 105 countries on this measure, 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 | 47,667 t | 34,000 t | 67,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 108,700 t | 70,000 t | 178,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 268,200 t | 177,000 t | 395,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 391,500 t | 301,000 t | 506,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 671,500 t | 541,000 t | 784,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 433,295 t | 242,457 t | 626,000 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 291,489 t | 263,951 t | 312,796 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More environment data for South Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.275 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 Β°C (2025)
- Recovered paper β Production 1.18 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish β Production 2.03 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import value 30,837 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import quantity 7,586 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export value 272,220 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export quantity 385,631 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Import value 516,696 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is printing and writing papers β production in South Africa?
- Printing and writing papers β production in South Africa was 308,728 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest printing and writing papers β production recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 784,000 t in 2004.
- What is the lowest printing and writing papers β production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 34,000 t in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for printing and writing papers β production?
- South Africa ranks 28th out of 105 countries with data for 2024.
- Is printing and writing papers β production rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.6%. 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 Printing and writing papers β Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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