South Africa — Newsprint — Import Quantity in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: South Africa — Newsprint — Import Quantity was 5,529 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Newsprint — Import Quantity in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe is 5,529 t, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 6.3% on the previous year and up 195.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — newsprint — import quantity in Zimbabwe peaked at 10,838 t in 2011 and was at its lowest, 246 t, in 2005.
Zimbabwe ranks 2nd of 42 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
South Africa — Newsprint — Import Quantity in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2,552 t | — |
| 1999 | 2,489 t | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 612 t | -75.4% |
| 2003 | 2,306 t | +276.8% |
| 2004 | 572 t | -75.2% |
| 2005 | 246 t | -57.0% |
| 2006 | 552 t | +124.4% |
| 2007 | 654 t | +18.5% |
| 2008 | 1,872 t | +186.2% |
| 2009 | 2,598 t | +38.8% |
| 2010 | 6,664 t | +156.5% |
| 2011 | 10,838 t | +62.6% |
| 2012 | 10,484 t | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 9,099 t | -13.2% |
| 2014 | 9,087 t | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 6,692 t | -26.4% |
| 2016 | 4,808 t | -28.2% |
| 2017 | 5,203 t | +8.2% |
| 2018 | 5,529 t | +6.3% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 5,529 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 136 t, 40.7× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 5,529 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 136 t, 40.7× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,520 t | 2,489 t | 2,552 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 1,176 t | 246 t | 2,598 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 7,600 t | 4,808 t | 10,838 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More environment data for Zimbabwe
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.93 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 3.29 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.311 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.06 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.19 % 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 1.53 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — newsprint — import quantity in Zimbabwe?
- South africa — newsprint — import quantity in Zimbabwe was 5,529 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest south africa — newsprint — import quantity recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 10,838 t in 2011.
- What is the lowest south africa — newsprint — import quantity recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 246 t in 2005.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for south africa — newsprint — import quantity?
- Zimbabwe ranks 2nd out of 42 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — newsprint — import quantity rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 195.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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/