Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Export value in South Africa
South Africa: Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Export value was 10,438 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Export 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, uncoated, mechanical — export value in South Africa is 10,438 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.0% on the previous year and down 19.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — export value in South Africa peaked at 83,774 1000 USD in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1,959 1000 USD, in 1999.
That places South Africa 25th out of 175 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Export value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2,792 1000 USD | — |
| 1999 | 1,959 1000 USD | -29.8% |
| 2000 | 1,959 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 49,679 1000 USD | +2435.9% |
| 2002 | 37,076 1000 USD | -25.4% |
| 2003 | 51,610 1000 USD | +39.2% |
| 2004 | 83,774 1000 USD | +62.3% |
| 2005 | 83,774 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 63,400 1000 USD | -24.3% |
| 2007 | 66,887 1000 USD | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 45,538 1000 USD | -31.9% |
| 2009 | 28,266 1000 USD | -37.9% |
| 2010 | 33,974 1000 USD | +20.2% |
| 2011 | 13,063 1000 USD | -61.6% |
| 2012 | 8,209 1000 USD | -37.2% |
| 2013 | 6,523 1000 USD | -20.5% |
| 2014 | 12,947 1000 USD | +98.5% |
| 2015 | 13,311 1000 USD | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 13,156 1000 USD | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 15,673 1000 USD | +19.1% |
| 2018 | 21,569 1000 USD | +37.6% |
| 2019 | 21,144 1000 USD | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 10,730 1000 USD | -49.3% |
| 2021 | 13,118 1000 USD | +22.3% |
| 2022 | 14,930 1000 USD | +13.8% |
| 2023 | 12,282 1000 USD | -17.7% |
| 2024 | 10,438 1000 USD | -15.0% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 10,438 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 28 1000 USD, 372.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 10,438 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1 1000 USD, 10438.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Export 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +2435.9% | 1,959 1000 USD | 49,679 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,376 1000 USD | 1,959 1000 USD | 2,792 1000 USD | 2 |
| 2000s | 51,196 1000 USD | 1,959 1000 USD | 83,774 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,957 1000 USD | 6,523 1000 USD | 33,974 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,300 1000 USD | 10,438 1000 USD | 14,930 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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, uncoated, mechanical — export value in South Africa?
- Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — export value in South Africa was 10,438 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 83,774 1000 USD in 2004.
- What is the lowest printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,959 1000 USD in 1999.
- How does South Africa rank for printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — export value?
- South Africa ranks 25th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — export value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.4%. 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, uncoated, mechanical — Export 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