South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in China
China: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 16,357 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in China, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
China recorded 16,357 t for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in 2018.
The figure is up 95.5% on the previous year and up 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in China peaked at 62,028 t in 1997 and was at its lowest, 2,929 t, in 2014.
That places China 5th 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 China, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 62,028 t | — |
| 1998 | 34,989 t | -43.6% |
| 1999 | 59,513 t | +70.1% |
| 2002 | 27,169 t | -54.3% |
| 2003 | 33,038 t | +21.6% |
| 2004 | 28,943 t | -12.4% |
| 2005 | 18,945 t | -34.5% |
| 2006 | 11,303 t | -40.3% |
| 2007 | 14,780 t | +30.8% |
| 2008 | 15,182 t | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 6,203 t | -59.1% |
| 2010 | 6,675 t | +7.6% |
| 2011 | 3,723 t | -44.2% |
| 2012 | 5,338 t | +43.4% |
| 2013 | 4,234 t | -20.7% |
| 2014 | 2,929 t | -30.8% |
| 2015 | 3,960 t | +35.2% |
| 2016 | 3,433 t | -13.3% |
| 2017 | 8,366 t | +143.7% |
| 2018 | 16,357 t | +95.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 52,177 t | 34,989 t | 62,028 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 19,445 t | 6,203 t | 33,038 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 6,113 t | 2,929 t | 16,357 t | 9 |
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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 quantity, annual growth rate -6.07 % 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 0.0086 t per person (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate -3.07 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in China?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in China was 16,357 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 China?
- The highest recorded value was 62,028 t in 1997.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,929 t in 2014.
- How does China rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- China ranks 5th out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.7%. 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 — 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/