South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Canada
Canada: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 40 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Canada, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Canada recorded 40 t for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in 2018.
The figure is up 566.7% on the previous year and up 900.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Canada peaked at 2,925 t in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1 t, in 2013.
That places Canada 79th out of 103 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Canada, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 t | — |
| 1998 | 17 t | +750.0% |
| 1999 | 27 t | +58.8% |
| 2002 | 73 t | +170.4% |
| 2003 | 132 t | +80.8% |
| 2004 | 2,925 t | +2115.9% |
| 2005 | 51 t | -98.3% |
| 2006 | 157 t | +207.8% |
| 2007 | 47 t | -70.1% |
| 2008 | 4 t | -91.5% |
| 2009 | 9 t | +125.0% |
| 2011 | 2 t | -77.8% |
| 2013 | 1 t | -50.0% |
| 2014 | 86 t | +8500.0% |
| 2016 | 6 t | -93.0% |
| 2018 | 40 t | +566.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.33 t | 2 t | 27 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 424.75 t | 4 t | 2,925 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 27 t | 1 t | 86 t | 5 |
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More environment data for Canada
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.76 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.642 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.96 °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 0.0764 1000 USD per person (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 12.96 % 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 0.0099 t per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Canada?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Canada was 40 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 Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 2,925 t in 2004.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 t in 2013.
- How does Canada rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- Canada ranks 79th out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 900.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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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About this data
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/