Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical β€” Import value in South Africa

South Africa: Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical β€” Import value was 37,518 1000 USD in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
37,518 1000 USD
Change on year
up 16.5%
World rank
18th
of 199 countries
All-time high
137,290 1000 USD
in 2018
All-time low
969 1000 USD
in 2001
Years of data
27
1998–2024

Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical β€” Import value in South Africa, 1998–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k1998201120241998: 1.5k 1000 USD1999: 1.5k 1000 USD2000: 1.5k 1000 USD2001: 969 1000 USD2002: 1.1k 1000 USD2003: 3.3k 1000 USD2004: 8.6k 1000 USD2005: 8.6k 1000 USD2006: 49.5k 1000 USD2007: 64.0k 1000 USD2008: 68.6k 1000 USD2009: 52.8k 1000 USD2010: 54.1k 1000 USD2011: 58.5k 1000 USD2012: 79.3k 1000 USD2013: 63.5k 1000 USD2014: 65.3k 1000 USD2015: 65.3k 1000 USD2016: 49.6k 1000 USD2017: 57.7k 1000 USD2018: 137.3k 1000 USD2019: 47.9k 1000 USD2020: 24.6k 1000 USD2021: 38.4k 1000 USD2022: 70.0k 1000 USD2023: 32.2k 1000 USD2024: 37.5k 1000 USD

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

Analysis

In 2024, printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical β€” import value in South Africa stood at 37,518 1000 USD.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.5% on the previous year and down 42.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical β€” import value in South Africa peaked at 137,290 1000 USD in 2018 and was at its lowest, 969 1000 USD, in 2001.

That places South Africa 18th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1,510 1000 USD 1,495 1000 USD 1,526 1000 USD 2
2000s 25,906 1000 USD 969 1000 USD 68,566 1000 USD 10
2010s 67,864 1000 USD 47,935 1000 USD 137,290 1000 USD 10
2020s 40,570 1000 USD 24,631 1000 USD 70,043 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 15 Mexico 59,770 1000 USD compare
  2. 16 Pakistan 52,626 1000 USD compare
  3. 17 United Arab Emirates 38,202 1000 USD compare
  4. 19 Slovak Republic 33,363 1000 USD compare
  5. 20 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 32,914 1000 USD compare
  6. 21 Brazil 31,310 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 248 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical β€” import value in South Africa?
Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical β€” import value in South Africa was 37,518 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical β€” import value recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 137,290 1000 USD in 2018.
What is the lowest printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical β€” import value recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 969 1000 USD in 2001.
How does South Africa rank for printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical β€” import value?
South Africa ranks 18th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
Is printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical β€” import value rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 42.5%. 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 β€” Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical β€” Import value
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
248 places, 5,924 data points, 1998–2024
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