South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Congo
Congo: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 391 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Congo, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Congo recorded 391 t for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 93.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Congo peaked at 55,464 t in 2007 and was at its lowest, 87 t, in 1998.
That places Congo 47th out of 103 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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 — Import in Congo, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 87 t | — |
| 1999 | 94 t | +8.0% |
| 2002 | 181 t | +92.6% |
| 2003 | 1,122 t | +519.9% |
| 2004 | 1,932 t | +72.2% |
| 2005 | 691 t | -64.2% |
| 2006 | 266 t | -61.5% |
| 2007 | 55,464 t | +20751.1% |
| 2008 | 5,931 t | -89.3% |
| 2009 | 975 t | -83.6% |
| 2010 | 466 t | -52.2% |
| 2011 | 900 t | +93.1% |
| 2012 | 991 t | +10.1% |
| 2013 | 352 t | -64.5% |
| 2014 | 440 t | +25.0% |
| 2015 | 373 t | -15.2% |
| 2016 | 208 t | -44.2% |
| 2017 | 407 t | +95.7% |
| 2018 | 391 t | -3.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 90.5 t | 87 t | 94 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 8,320 t | 181 t | 55,464 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 503.11 t | 208 t | 991 t | 9 |
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More environment data for Congo
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -9.96 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.68 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.202 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.13 °C (2025)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import -45.43 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 0 t per person (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -12.63 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -10.3 Percentage change (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value -27.08 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Congo?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Congo was 391 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 55,464 t in 2007.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 87 t in 1998.
- How does Congo rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- Congo ranks 47th out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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/