South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export in China
China: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export was 72,071 1000 USD 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 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2018, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in China stood at 72,071 1000 USD.
That represents a change of down 11.6% on the previous year and up 251.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in China peaked at 107,054 1000 USD in 2014 and was at its lowest, 53 1000 USD, 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 | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 53 1000 USD | — |
| 1998 | 16,898 1000 USD | +31783.0% |
| 1999 | 83 1000 USD | -99.5% |
| 2002 | 455 1000 USD | +448.2% |
| 2003 | 1,769 1000 USD | +288.8% |
| 2004 | 1,981 1000 USD | +12.0% |
| 2005 | 2,901 1000 USD | +46.4% |
| 2006 | 6,221 1000 USD | +114.4% |
| 2007 | 14,023 1000 USD | +125.4% |
| 2008 | 20,509 1000 USD | +46.3% |
| 2009 | 30,134 1000 USD | +46.9% |
| 2010 | 40,282 1000 USD | +33.7% |
| 2011 | 67,288 1000 USD | +67.0% |
| 2012 | 67,438 1000 USD | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 98,105 1000 USD | +45.5% |
| 2014 | 107,054 1000 USD | +9.1% |
| 2015 | 85,086 1000 USD | -20.5% |
| 2016 | 100,229 1000 USD | +17.8% |
| 2017 | 81,523 1000 USD | -18.7% |
| 2018 | 72,071 1000 USD | -11.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,678 1000 USD | 53 1000 USD | 16,898 1000 USD | 3 |
| 2000s | 9,749 1000 USD | 455 1000 USD | 30,134 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 79,897 1000 USD | 40,282 1000 USD | 107,054 1000 USD | 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)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, per capita 0.0052 1000 USD per person (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 1.38 % 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 0.0013 t per person (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate 0.804 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (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 72,071 1000 USD 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 107,054 1000 USD in 2014.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 53 1000 USD 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 251.4%. 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 Value. 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/