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

Latest (2018)
62,070 t
Change on year
down 21.3%
World rank
3rd
of 65 countries
All-time high
107,854 t
in 2016
All-time low
35 t
in 1997
Years of data
20
1997–2018

South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export in China, 1997–2018

025.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k1997200720181997: 35 t1998: 20.2k t1999: 81 t2002: 369 t2003: 1.3k t2004: 2.1k t2005: 3.6k t2006: 8.7k t2007: 19.2k t2008: 23.1k t2009: 34.9k t2010: 39.2k t2011: 57.6k t2012: 58.7k t2013: 85.4k t2014: 94.5k t2015: 71.8k t2016: 107.9k t2017: 78.9k t2018: 62.1k t

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

Annual values for South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity in China, 1997 to 2018.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 1 Finland 96,389 t compare
  2. 2 Germany 70,391 t compare
  3. 4 Sweden 51,711 t compare
  4. 5 Brazil 41,376 t compare
  5. 6 Indonesia 36,399 t compare

See the full ranking of 68 places →

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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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Indicator
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
68 places, 1,027 data points, 1997–2018
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