Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Export value in South Africa
South Africa: Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Export value was 72,516 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Export value in South Africa, 1998–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export value in South Africa stood at 72,516 1000 USD.
That represents a change of up 3.4% on the previous year and down 22.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export value in South Africa peaked at 295,263 1000 USD in 2008 and was at its lowest, 18 1000 USD, in 1999.
South Africa ranks 26th of 175 countries on this measure, 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, woodfree — Export value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 25 1000 USD | — |
| 1999 | 18 1000 USD | -28.0% |
| 2000 | 3,500 1000 USD | +19344.4% |
| 2001 | 5,047 1000 USD | +44.2% |
| 2002 | 21,500 1000 USD | +326.0% |
| 2003 | 39,209 1000 USD | +82.4% |
| 2004 | 88,698 1000 USD | +126.2% |
| 2005 | 84,400 1000 USD | -4.8% |
| 2006 | 136,000 1000 USD | +61.1% |
| 2007 | 227,943 1000 USD | +67.6% |
| 2008 | 295,263 1000 USD | +29.5% |
| 2009 | 183,117 1000 USD | -38.0% |
| 2010 | 148,961 1000 USD | -18.7% |
| 2011 | 108,120 1000 USD | -27.4% |
| 2012 | 110,901 1000 USD | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 90,143 1000 USD | -18.7% |
| 2014 | 93,976 1000 USD | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 60,476 1000 USD | -35.6% |
| 2016 | 53,840 1000 USD | -11.0% |
| 2017 | 59,148 1000 USD | +9.9% |
| 2018 | 76,808 1000 USD | +29.9% |
| 2019 | 68,571 1000 USD | -10.7% |
| 2020 | 45,626 1000 USD | -33.5% |
| 2021 | 77,629 1000 USD | +70.1% |
| 2022 | 62,301 1000 USD | -19.7% |
| 2023 | 70,130 1000 USD | +12.6% |
| 2024 | 72,516 1000 USD | +3.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.5 1000 USD | 18 1000 USD | 25 1000 USD | 2 |
| 2000s | 108,468 1000 USD | 3,500 1000 USD | 295,263 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 87,094 1000 USD | 53,840 1000 USD | 148,961 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 65,640 1000 USD | 45,626 1000 USD | 77,629 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 23 Czechia 146,711 1000 USD compare
- 24 Slovenia 117,373 1000 USD compare
- 25 Republic of Korea 95,904 1000 USD compare
- 27 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 71,973 1000 USD compare
- 28 Belgium 52,943 1000 USD compare
- 29 Switzerland 52,470 1000 USD compare
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)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 42.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 t per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per capita 0.0047 t per person (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate 21.86 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export value in South Africa?
- Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export value in South Africa was 72,516 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 295,263 1000 USD in 2008.
- What is the lowest printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 18 1000 USD in 1999.
- How does South Africa rank for printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export value?
- South Africa ranks 26th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — export value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.8%. 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, woodfree — 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