Saudi Arabia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in South Africa
South Africa: Saudi Arabia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 792 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Saudi Arabia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in South Africa, 2004–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2018, saudi arabia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in South Africa stood at 792 t.
That represents a change of up 177.9% on the previous year and up 9,800.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, saudi arabia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in South Africa peaked at 1,734 t in 2014 and was at its lowest, 2 t, in 2005.
That places South Africa 32nd out of 63 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Saudi Arabia — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 t | — |
| 2005 | 2 t | -60.0% |
| 2006 | 526 t | +26200.0% |
| 2007 | 368 t | -30.0% |
| 2008 | 8 t | -97.8% |
| 2009 | 22 t | +175.0% |
| 2010 | 660 t | +2900.0% |
| 2011 | 1,054 t | +59.7% |
| 2012 | 958 t | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 1,696 t | +77.0% |
| 2014 | 1,734 t | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 228 t | -86.9% |
| 2016 | 447 t | +96.1% |
| 2017 | 285 t | -36.2% |
| 2018 | 792 t | +177.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 155.17 t | 2 t | 526 t | 6 |
| 2010s | 872.67 t | 228 t | 1,734 t | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is saudi arabia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in South Africa?
- Saudi arabia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in South Africa was 792 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest saudi arabia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1,734 t in 2014.
- What is the lowest saudi arabia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 t in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for saudi arabia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- South Africa ranks 32nd out of 63 countries with data for 2018.
- Is saudi arabia — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9,800.0%. 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 — Import 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/