South Africa — Newsprint — Import Quantity in Uganda
Uganda: South Africa — Newsprint — Import Quantity was 181 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Newsprint — Import Quantity in Uganda, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2018, south africa — newsprint — import quantity in Uganda stood at 181 t. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 91.2% on the previous year and down 89.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — newsprint — import quantity in Uganda peaked at 6,270 t in 2004 and was at its lowest, 181 t, in 2018.
Uganda ranks 16th 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 Uganda, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2,186 t | — |
| 1999 | 2,457 t | +12.4% |
| 2002 | 1,811 t | -26.3% |
| 2003 | 2,418 t | +33.5% |
| 2004 | 6,270 t | +159.3% |
| 2005 | 3,492 t | -44.3% |
| 2006 | 2,027 t | -42.0% |
| 2007 | 273 t | -86.5% |
| 2008 | 1,701 t | +523.1% |
| 2009 | 3,912 t | +130.0% |
| 2010 | 1,357 t | -65.3% |
| 2011 | 2,988 t | +120.2% |
| 2012 | 2,035 t | -31.9% |
| 2013 | 2,334 t | +14.7% |
| 2014 | 1,924 t | -17.6% |
| 2015 | 795 t | -58.7% |
| 2016 | 2,087 t | +162.5% |
| 2017 | 2,056 t | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 181 t | -91.2% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 181 t is above the median for low income countries, which is 97.5 t, 1.9× the median. (10 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 181 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 136 t, 1.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where South Africa — Newsprint — Import Quantity in Uganda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +523.1% | 273 t | 1,701 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,322 t | 2,186 t | 2,457 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 2,738 t | 273 t | 6,270 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,751 t | 181 t | 2,988 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.255 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.23 °C (2025)
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- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.23 % 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — newsprint — import quantity in Uganda?
- South africa — newsprint — import quantity in Uganda was 181 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest south africa — newsprint — import quantity recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 6,270 t in 2004.
- What is the lowest south africa — newsprint — import quantity recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 181 t in 2018.
- How does Uganda rank for south africa — newsprint — import quantity?
- Uganda ranks 16th out of 42 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — newsprint — import quantity rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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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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/