Recovered paper — Export value in South Africa
South Africa: Recovered paper — Export value was 33,974 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Recovered paper — Export value in South Africa, 1974–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 33,974 1000 USD for recovered paper — export value in 2024. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
The figure is up 58.3% on the previous year and up 294.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recovered paper — export value in South Africa peaked at 33,974 1000 USD in 2024 and was at its lowest, 10 1000 USD, in 1974.
South Africa ranks 21st of 33 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 325.5 1000 USD | 10 1000 USD | 535 1000 USD | 6 |
| 1980s | 959 1000 USD | 329 1000 USD | 2,483 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,218 1000 USD | 267 1000 USD | 2,726 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,754 1000 USD | 1,293 1000 USD | 5,594 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,544 1000 USD | 6,404 1000 USD | 25,925 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,268 1000 USD | 9,328 1000 USD | 33,974 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More environment data for South Africa
- Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Recovered paper — Production 1.18 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 2.03 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 30,837 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 7,586 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export value 272,220 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 385,631 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value 516,696 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 472,308 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recovered paper — export value in South Africa?
- Recovered paper — export value in South Africa was 33,974 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest recovered paper — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 33,974 1000 USD in 2024.
- What is the lowest recovered paper — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 10 1000 USD in 1974.
- How does South Africa rank for recovered paper — export value?
- South Africa ranks 21st out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
- Is recovered paper — export value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 294.0%. 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 Recovered paper — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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