Saudi Arabia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export in South Africa

South Africa: Saudi Arabia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export was 502 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
502 t
Change on year
up 1,631.0%
World rank
44th
of 58 countries
All-time high
20,904 t
in 2006
All-time low
29 t
in 2017
Years of data
19
1998–2018

Saudi Arabia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export in South Africa, 1998–2018

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k1998200820181998: 2.1k t1999: 12.0k t2002: 6.7k t2003: 11.7k t2004: 17.7k t2005: 9.0k t2006: 20.9k t2007: 17.7k t2008: 16.5k t2009: 13.9k t2010: 1.8k t2011: 1.4k t2012: 1.1k t2013: 584 t2014: 828 t2015: 459 t2016: 224 t2017: 29 t2018: 502 t

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for saudi arabia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in South Africa is 502 t, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of up 1,631.0% on the previous year and down 97.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, saudi arabia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in South Africa peaked at 20,904 t in 2006 and was at its lowest, 29 t, in 2017.

South Africa ranks 44th of 58 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Saudi Arabia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Saudi Arabia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity in South Africa, 1998 to 2018.
Year t Change
1998 2,144 t
1999 11,996 t +459.5%
2002 6,691 t -44.2%
2003 11,711 t +75.0%
2004 17,686 t +51.0%
2005 8,982 t -49.2%
2006 20,904 t +132.7%
2007 17,733 t -15.2%
2008 16,548 t -6.7%
2009 13,919 t -15.9%
2010 1,752 t -87.4%
2011 1,386 t -20.9%
2012 1,087 t -21.6%
2013 584 t -46.3%
2014 828 t +41.8%
2015 459 t -44.6%
2016 224 t -51.2%
2017 29 t -87.1%
2018 502 t +1631.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 7,070 t 2,144 t 11,996 t 2
2000s 14,272 t 6,691 t 20,904 t 8
2010s 761.22 t 29 t 1,752 t 9

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 41 Malaysia 533 t compare
  2. 42 Slovenia 520 t compare
  3. 43 Switzerland 503 t compare
  4. 45 Romania 466 t compare
  5. 46 Argentina 345 t compare
  6. 47 Norway 194 t compare

See the full ranking of 63 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is saudi arabia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in South Africa?
Saudi arabia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in South Africa was 502 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest saudi arabia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 20,904 t in 2006.
What is the lowest saudi arabia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 29 t in 2017.
How does South Africa rank for saudi arabia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export?
South Africa ranks 44th out of 58 countries with data for 2018.
Is saudi arabia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 97.0%. 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 Saudi Arabia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Saudi Arabia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
63 places, 1,086 data points, 1997–2018
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