South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export in Belgium
Belgium: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export was 22,073 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export in Belgium, 2002–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 22,073 t for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.6% on the previous year and up 141.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in Belgium peaked at 28,156 t in 2017 and was at its lowest, 965 t, in 2002.
That places Belgium 9th out of 65 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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 Belgium, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 965 t | — |
| 2003 | 1,434 t | +48.6% |
| 2004 | 5,544 t | +286.6% |
| 2005 | 7,071 t | +27.5% |
| 2006 | 10,893 t | +54.1% |
| 2007 | 9,633 t | -11.6% |
| 2008 | 9,155 t | -5.0% |
| 2009 | 11,632 t | +27.1% |
| 2010 | 22,052 t | +89.6% |
| 2011 | 12,106 t | -45.1% |
| 2012 | 27,454 t | +126.8% |
| 2013 | 14,492 t | -47.2% |
| 2014 | 6,046 t | -58.3% |
| 2015 | 17,079 t | +182.5% |
| 2016 | 17,358 t | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 28,156 t | +62.2% |
| 2018 | 22,073 t | -21.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7,041 t | 965 t | 11,632 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 18,535 t | 6,046 t | 28,156 t | 9 |
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- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -5.46 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.46 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.574 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.19 °C (2025)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, per capita 0.2134 1000 USD per person (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate -3.31 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 t per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per capita 0.0607 t per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in Belgium?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in Belgium was 22,073 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 Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 28,156 t in 2017.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 965 t in 2002.
- How does Belgium rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export?
- Belgium ranks 9th out of 65 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 141.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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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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/