Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Import quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Import quantity was 106,243 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — Import quantity in South 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 — import quantity in South Africa is 106,243 t, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 38.3% on the previous year and up 119.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 132,866 t in 2009 and was at its lowest, 468 t, in 1998.
That places South Africa 30th out of 202 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, woodfree — Import quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 468 t | — |
| 1999 | 520 t | +11.1% |
| 2000 | 520 t | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 4,000 t | +669.2% |
| 2002 | 11,000 t | +175.0% |
| 2003 | 35,331 t | +221.2% |
| 2004 | 31,239 t | -11.6% |
| 2005 | 22,875 t | -26.8% |
| 2006 | 21,855 t | -4.5% |
| 2007 | 26,000 t | +19.0% |
| 2008 | 20,058 t | -22.9% |
| 2009 | 132,866 t | +562.4% |
| 2010 | 45,065 t | -66.1% |
| 2011 | 44,974 t | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 57,937 t | +28.8% |
| 2013 | 67,290 t | +16.1% |
| 2014 | 48,487 t | -27.9% |
| 2015 | 48,487 t | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 80,616 t | +66.3% |
| 2017 | 127,731 t | +58.4% |
| 2018 | 70,272 t | -45.0% |
| 2019 | 80,220 t | +14.2% |
| 2020 | 48,453 t | -39.6% |
| 2021 | 64,477 t | +33.1% |
| 2022 | 66,000 t | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 76,846 t | +16.4% |
| 2024 | 106,243 t | +38.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 494 t | 468 t | 520 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 30,574 t | 520 t | 132,866 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 67,108 t | 44,974 t | 127,731 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 72,404 t | 48,453 t | 106,243 t | 5 |
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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)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, per capita 0.0126 1000 USD per person (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — import quantity in South Africa?
- Printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — import quantity in South Africa was 106,243 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 132,866 t in 2009.
- What is the lowest printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 468 t in 1998.
- How does South Africa rank for printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 30th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is printing and writing papers, uncoated, woodfree — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 119.1%. 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 — Import 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