Republic of Korea — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in South Africa
South Africa: Republic of Korea — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint was 30,518 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Republic of Korea — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in South Africa, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 30,518 1000 USD for republic of korea — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in 2018.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 17.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, republic of korea — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in South Africa peaked at 54,479 1000 USD in 2012 and was at its lowest, 361 1000 USD, in 1998.
South Africa ranks 10th of 128 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Republic of Korea — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 361 1000 USD | — |
| 1999 | 2,187 1000 USD | +505.8% |
| 2002 | 2,540 1000 USD | +16.1% |
| 2003 | 19,464 1000 USD | +666.3% |
| 2004 | 25,233 1000 USD | +29.6% |
| 2005 | 27,102 1000 USD | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 21,393 1000 USD | -21.1% |
| 2007 | 39,160 1000 USD | +83.1% |
| 2008 | 37,045 1000 USD | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 30,594 1000 USD | -17.4% |
| 2010 | 43,739 1000 USD | +43.0% |
| 2011 | 47,298 1000 USD | +8.1% |
| 2012 | 54,479 1000 USD | +15.2% |
| 2013 | 41,487 1000 USD | -23.8% |
| 2014 | 34,751 1000 USD | -16.2% |
| 2015 | 14,605 1000 USD | -58.0% |
| 2016 | 31,031 1000 USD | +112.5% |
| 2017 | 30,650 1000 USD | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 30,518 1000 USD | -0.4% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 30,518 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 647.5 1000 USD, 47.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 30,518 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 222 1000 USD, 137.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Republic of Korea — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +666.3% | 2,540 1000 USD | 19,464 1000 USD |
| 1999 | +505.8% | 361 1000 USD | 2,187 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,274 1000 USD | 361 1000 USD | 2,187 1000 USD | 2 |
| 2000s | 25,316 1000 USD | 2,540 1000 USD | 39,160 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 36,506 1000 USD | 14,605 1000 USD | 54,479 1000 USD | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 7 Democratic Republic of the Congo 48 1000 USD compare
- 7 Philippines 55,318 1000 USD compare
- 8 Republic of Moldova 18 1000 USD compare
- 8 Thailand 51,634 1000 USD compare
- 9 Australia 34,712 1000 USD compare
- 9 Lao People's Democratic Republic 12 1000 USD compare
- 11 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 26,784 1000 USD compare
- 12 United Arab Emirates 23,222 1000 USD compare
- 13 Saudi Arabia 20,176 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)
- Cropland — Area, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Cropland — Area, per unit of GDP 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Cropland — Area, per capita 0.0002 1000 ha per person (2024)
- Arable land — Area, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Arable land — Area, per unit of GDP 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is republic of korea — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in South Africa?
- Republic of korea — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in South Africa was 30,518 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest republic of korea — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 54,479 1000 USD in 2012.
- What is the lowest republic of korea — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 361 1000 USD in 1998.
- How does South Africa rank for republic of korea — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint?
- South Africa ranks 10th out of 128 countries with data for 2018.
- Is republic of korea — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.6%. 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 Republic of Korea — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The database contains data on the bilateral trade flows in roundwood, primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world. The main types of primary forest products included in are: roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further. The definitions are available. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/forestry/statistics/80572/en/