Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Export quantity in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Export quantity was 73,827 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Export quantity in Southern Africa, 1998–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity in Southern Africa is 73,827 t, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.9% on the previous year and down 22.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity in Southern Africa peaked at 451,648 t in 2008 and was at its lowest, 11 t, in 1999.
That places Southern Africa 16th out of 28 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Export quantity in Southern Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 18 t | — |
| 1999 | 11 t | -38.9% |
| 2000 | 5,008 t | +45427.3% |
| 2001 | 7,972 t | +59.2% |
| 2002 | 20,034 t | +151.3% |
| 2003 | 55,608 t | +177.6% |
| 2004 | 120,355 t | +116.4% |
| 2005 | 131,546 t | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 223,303 t | +69.8% |
| 2007 | 348,721 t | +56.2% |
| 2008 | 451,648 t | +29.5% |
| 2009 | 221,775 t | -50.9% |
| 2010 | 149,952 t | -32.4% |
| 2011 | 90,118 t | -39.9% |
| 2012 | 93,589 t | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 83,963 t | -10.3% |
| 2014 | 95,668 t | +13.9% |
| 2015 | 62,252 t | -34.9% |
| 2016 | 60,394 t | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 63,567 t | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 64,812 t | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 66,217 t | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 49,435 t | -25.3% |
| 2021 | 81,094 t | +64.0% |
| 2022 | 49,508 t | -38.9% |
| 2023 | 72,476 t | +46.4% |
| 2024 | 73,827 t | +1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.5 t | 11 t | 18 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 158,597 t | 5,008 t | 451,648 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 83,053 t | 60,394 t | 149,952 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 65,268 t | 49,435 t | 81,094 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Southern Africa
More environment data for Southern Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 4.17 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 7.61 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 0.892 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.282 °C (2025)
- Industrial roundwood — Export quantity 427,327 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 9.63 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import value 35,013 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 161,260 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 17.26 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity in Southern Africa?
- Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity in Southern Africa was 73,827 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity recorded in Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 451,648 t in 2008.
- What is the lowest printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 11 t in 1999.
- How does Southern Africa rank for printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity?
- Southern Africa ranks 16th out of 28 groups with data for 2024.
- Is printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export quantity rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern 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, woodfree — Export quantity. 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