South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Australia
Australia: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 16,868 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Australia, 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 — import in Australia is 16,868 t, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 93.8% on the previous year and up 6.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Australia peaked at 78,441 t in 2003 and was at its lowest, 2,994 t, in 2011.
That places Australia 4th out of 103 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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 — Import in Australia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 24,821 t | — |
| 1998 | 29,371 t | +18.3% |
| 1999 | 25,055 t | -14.7% |
| 2002 | 11,509 t | -54.1% |
| 2003 | 78,441 t | +581.6% |
| 2004 | 23,929 t | -69.5% |
| 2005 | 19,511 t | -18.5% |
| 2006 | 12,514 t | -35.9% |
| 2007 | 15,374 t | +22.9% |
| 2008 | 15,844 t | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 8,497 t | -46.4% |
| 2010 | 4,875 t | -42.6% |
| 2011 | 2,994 t | -38.6% |
| 2012 | 5,207 t | +73.9% |
| 2013 | 5,818 t | +11.7% |
| 2014 | 8,441 t | +45.1% |
| 2015 | 8,963 t | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 9,129 t | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 8,706 t | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 16,868 t | +93.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26,416 t | 24,821 t | 29,371 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 23,202 t | 8,497 t | 78,441 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 7,889 t | 2,994 t | 16,868 t | 9 |
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More environment data for Australia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.75 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.345 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.4 °C (2025)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 14.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 t per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per capita 0.0326 t per person (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate -4.05 % change on previous year (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — 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 — import in Australia?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Australia was 16,868 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 78,441 t in 2003.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,994 t in 2011.
- How does Australia rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- Australia ranks 4th out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia 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 — Import 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/