Recovered paper — Import quantity in Southern Africa

Southern Africa: Recovered paper — Import quantity was 42,842 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
42,842 t
Change on year
down 29.2%
Rank
25th
of 32 groups
All-time high
72,473 t
in 2014
All-time low
300 t
in 1983
Years of data
45
1980–2024

Recovered paper — Import quantity in Southern Africa, 1980–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k1980200220241980: 1.3k t1981: 1.6k t1982: 1.1k t1983: 300 t1984: 1.4k t1985: 800 t1986: 1.6k t1987: 17.7k t1988: 21.7k t1989: 9.5k t1990: 8.0k t1991: 8.0k t1992: 19.9k t1993: 39.6k t1994: 18.3k t1995: 21.0k t1996: 6.4k t1997: 6.4k t1998: 10.0k t1999: 2.7k t2000: 2.7k t2001: 3.3k t2002: 4.9k t2003: 11.7k t2004: 2.8k t2005: 8.5k t2006: 20.5k t2007: 20.5k t2008: 31.8k t2009: 31.1k t2010: 34.2k t2011: 33.5k t2012: 62.7k t2013: 52.6k t2014: 72.5k t2015: 70.1k t2016: 58.3k t2017: 58.6k t2018: 54.6k t2019: 49.9k t2020: 56.4k t2021: 68.4k t2022: 71.1k t2023: 60.5k t2024: 42.8k t

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

Analysis

In 2024, recovered paper — import quantity in Southern Africa stood at 42,842 t.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 29.2% on the previous year and down 40.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, recovered paper — import quantity in Southern Africa peaked at 72,473 t in 2014 and was at its lowest, 300 t, in 1983.

Southern Africa ranks 25th of 32 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 5,696 t 300 t 21,670 t 10
1990s 14,027 t 2,700 t 39,602 t 10
2000s 13,781 t 2,705 t 31,801 t 10
2010s 54,698 t 33,482 t 72,473 t 10
2020s 59,860 t 42,842 t 71,118 t 5

Countries ranked near Southern Africa

  1. 22 Poland 438,487 t compare
  2. 23 Sweden 314,140 t compare
  3. 24 Italy 289,800 t compare
  4. 25 Switzerland 227,452 t compare
  5. 26 Croatia 193,106 t compare
  6. 27 Pakistan 191,869 t compare
  7. 28 Serbia 173,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 246 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is recovered paper — import quantity in Southern Africa?
Recovered paper — import quantity in Southern Africa was 42,842 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest recovered paper — import quantity recorded in Southern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 72,473 t in 2014.
What is the lowest recovered paper — import quantity recorded in Southern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 300 t in 1983.
How does Southern Africa rank for recovered paper — import quantity?
Southern Africa ranks 25th out of 32 groups with data for 2024.
Is recovered paper — import quantity rising or falling in Southern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 40.9%. 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 Recovered paper — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Recovered paper — Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
246 places, 9,163 data points, 1970–2024
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