South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export in Japan
Japan: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export was 1,322 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export in Japan, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Japan recorded 1,322 t for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in 2018.
The figure is up 11.7% on the previous year and down 41.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in Japan peaked at 3,608 t in 2010 and was at its lowest, 235 t, in 2012.
Japan ranks 32nd of 65 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Japan, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1,604 t | — |
| 1998 | 2,408 t | +50.1% |
| 1999 | 779 t | -67.6% |
| 2002 | 296 t | -62.0% |
| 2003 | 2,593 t | +776.0% |
| 2004 | 2,359 t | -9.0% |
| 2005 | 2,363 t | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 1,943 t | -17.8% |
| 2007 | 1,489 t | -23.4% |
| 2008 | 2,271 t | +52.5% |
| 2009 | 1,998 t | -12.0% |
| 2010 | 3,608 t | +80.6% |
| 2011 | 1,784 t | -50.6% |
| 2012 | 235 t | -86.8% |
| 2013 | 408 t | +73.6% |
| 2014 | 1,257 t | +208.1% |
| 2015 | 1,451 t | +15.4% |
| 2016 | 1,284 t | -11.5% |
| 2017 | 1,184 t | -7.8% |
| 2018 | 1,322 t | +11.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,597 t | 779 t | 2,408 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 1,914 t | 296 t | 2,593 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,393 t | 235 t | 3,608 t | 9 |
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More environment data for Japan
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.8 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.358 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.86 °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 0.0093 1000 USD per person (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate -2.82 % 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 0.0042 t per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in Japan?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in Japan was 1,322 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 3,608 t in 2010.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 235 t in 2012.
- How does Japan rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export?
- Japan ranks 32nd out of 65 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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/