South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export in Australia
Australia: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export was 23,581 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export in Australia, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Australia recorded 23,581 t for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in 2018.
That represents a change of up 23.4% on the previous year and down 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in Australia peaked at 177,688 t in 2003 and was at its lowest, 352 t, in 1997.
Australia ranks 8th of 65 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export in Australia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 352 t | — |
| 1998 | 1,487 t | +322.4% |
| 1999 | 6,939 t | +366.6% |
| 2002 | 909 t | -86.9% |
| 2003 | 177,688 t | +19447.6% |
| 2004 | 19,326 t | -89.1% |
| 2005 | 10,817 t | -44.0% |
| 2006 | 26,400 t | +144.1% |
| 2007 | 44,714 t | +69.4% |
| 2008 | 35,343 t | -21.0% |
| 2009 | 40,687 t | +15.1% |
| 2010 | 47,593 t | +17.0% |
| 2011 | 49,774 t | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 46,896 t | -5.8% |
| 2013 | 51,269 t | +9.3% |
| 2014 | 29,377 t | -42.7% |
| 2015 | 32,687 t | +11.3% |
| 2016 | 28,379 t | -13.2% |
| 2017 | 19,112 t | -32.7% |
| 2018 | 23,581 t | +23.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,926 t | 352 t | 6,939 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 44,486 t | 909 t | 177,688 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 36,519 t | 19,112 t | 51,269 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More environment data for Australia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.75 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.345 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.4 °C (2025)
- Newsprint — Import quantity, gaps filled 25,856 t (2024)
- Newsprint — Import quantity, annual growth rate -32.58 % change on previous year (2024)
- Newsprint — Import value, gaps filled 16,215 1000 USD (2024)
- Newsprint — Import value, annual growth rate -51.76 % change on previous year (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 23.39 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in Australia?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in Australia was 23,581 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 177,688 t in 2003.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 352 t in 1997.
- How does Australia rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export?
- Australia ranks 8th out of 65 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of South Africa — 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/