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
Saudi Arabia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export in South Africa, 1998–2018
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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 quantity, annual growth rate 20.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 t per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per capita 0.012 t per person (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate 3.25 % change on previous year (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
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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About this data
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/