South Africa — Newsprint — Import Quantity in Kenya
Kenya: South Africa — Newsprint — Import Quantity was 123 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Newsprint — Import Quantity in Kenya, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for south africa — newsprint — import quantity in Kenya is 123 t, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is down 35.6% on the previous year and down 99.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — newsprint — import quantity in Kenya peaked at 14,776 t in 2010 and was at its lowest, 123 t, in 2018.
Kenya ranks 19th of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
South Africa — Newsprint — Import Quantity in Kenya, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 9,322 t | — |
| 1999 | 3,892 t | -58.2% |
| 2002 | 5,191 t | +33.4% |
| 2003 | 4,078 t | -21.4% |
| 2004 | 5,813 t | +42.5% |
| 2005 | 9,462 t | +62.8% |
| 2006 | 1,260 t | -86.7% |
| 2007 | 3,454 t | +174.1% |
| 2008 | 13,011 t | +276.7% |
| 2009 | 7,206 t | -44.6% |
| 2010 | 14,776 t | +105.1% |
| 2011 | 7,489 t | -49.3% |
| 2012 | 1,501 t | -80.0% |
| 2013 | 519 t | -65.4% |
| 2014 | 321 t | -38.2% |
| 2015 | 684 t | +113.1% |
| 2016 | 1,591 t | +132.6% |
| 2017 | 191 t | -88.0% |
| 2018 | 123 t | -35.6% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 123 t is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 136 t, 90% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 123 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 136 t, 90% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,607 t | 3,892 t | 9,322 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 6,184 t | 1,260 t | 13,011 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 3,022 t | 123 t | 14,776 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.27 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.12 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.25 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 2.87 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — newsprint — import quantity in Kenya?
- South africa — newsprint — import quantity in Kenya was 123 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest south africa — newsprint — import quantity recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 14,776 t in 2010.
- What is the lowest south africa — newsprint — import quantity recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 123 t in 2018.
- How does Kenya rank for south africa — newsprint — import quantity?
- Kenya ranks 19th out of 42 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — newsprint — import quantity rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of South Africa — Newsprint — Import Quantity. 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/