South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export in China
China: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export was 62,070 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export in China, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in China is 62,070 t, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 21.3% on the previous year and up 168.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in China peaked at 107,854 t in 2016 and was at its lowest, 35 t, in 1997.
China ranks 3rd of 65 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 — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export in China, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 35 t | — |
| 1998 | 20,173 t | +57537.1% |
| 1999 | 81 t | -99.6% |
| 2002 | 369 t | +355.6% |
| 2003 | 1,345 t | +264.5% |
| 2004 | 2,084 t | +54.9% |
| 2005 | 3,573 t | +71.4% |
| 2006 | 8,658 t | +142.3% |
| 2007 | 19,172 t | +121.4% |
| 2008 | 23,089 t | +20.4% |
| 2009 | 34,930 t | +51.3% |
| 2010 | 39,172 t | +12.1% |
| 2011 | 57,559 t | +46.9% |
| 2012 | 58,664 t | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 85,382 t | +45.5% |
| 2014 | 94,467 t | +10.6% |
| 2015 | 71,777 t | -24.0% |
| 2016 | 107,854 t | +50.3% |
| 2017 | 78,919 t | -26.8% |
| 2018 | 62,070 t | -21.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,763 t | 35 t | 20,173 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 11,652 t | 369 t | 34,930 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 72,874 t | 39,172 t | 107,854 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near China
More environment data for China
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.279 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.92 °C (2025)
- Newsprint — Import quantity, gaps filled 494,088 t (2024)
- Newsprint — Import quantity, annual growth rate -15.14 % change on previous year (2024)
- Newsprint — Import value, gaps filled 251,546 1000 USD (2024)
- Newsprint — Import value, annual growth rate -21.84 % change on previous year (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 9.44 % change on previous year (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, per capita 0.0009 t per person (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import value, annual growth rate 6.77 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in China?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in China was 62,070 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 China?
- The highest recorded value was 107,854 t in 2016.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 35 t in 1997.
- How does China rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export?
- China ranks 3rd out of 65 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 168.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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/