South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 2,980 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2018, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at 2,980 t.
That represents a change of up 7.4% on the previous year and down 67.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Democratic Republic of the Congo peaked at 9,086 t in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1,059 t, in 1999.
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 Democratic Republic of the Congo, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,219 t | — |
| 1999 | 1,059 t | -13.1% |
| 2002 | 1,219 t | +15.1% |
| 2003 | 1,750 t | +43.6% |
| 2004 | 2,960 t | +69.1% |
| 2005 | 6,496 t | +119.5% |
| 2006 | 5,537 t | -14.8% |
| 2007 | 6,608 t | +19.3% |
| 2008 | 9,086 t | +37.5% |
| 2009 | 7,728 t | -14.9% |
| 2010 | 6,088 t | -21.2% |
| 2011 | 5,908 t | -3.0% |
| 2012 | 3,187 t | -46.1% |
| 2013 | 2,320 t | -27.2% |
| 2014 | 2,571 t | +10.8% |
| 2015 | 2,151 t | -16.3% |
| 2016 | 2,330 t | +8.3% |
| 2017 | 2,775 t | +19.1% |
| 2018 | 2,980 t | +7.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,139 t | 1,059 t | 1,219 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 5,173 t | 1,219 t | 9,086 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 3,368 t | 2,151 t | 6,088 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 1 United Republic of Tanzania 26,337 t compare
- 1 Zimbabwe 60,383 t compare
- 2 Cabo Verde 9 t compare
- 2 Zambia 39,550 t compare
- 3 Belgium 25,517 t compare
- 3 Viet Nam 609 t compare
- 4 Australia 16,868 t compare
- 4 Syrian Arab Republic 154 t compare
- 5 China 16,357 t compare
- 5 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 20 t compare
More environment data for Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -10.22 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -10.46 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.193 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.17 °C (2025)
- Cropland — Share in Agricultural land 50.42 % (2024)
- Agricultural land — Value of agricultural production (Int. $) per Area 361.16 USD_PPP/ha (2024)
- Cropland — Share in Land area 8.16 % (2024)
- Cropland — Area per capita 0.17 ha/cap (2024)
- Arable land — Area 16,516 1000 ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Democratic Republic of the Congo was 2,980 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 9,086 t in 2008.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,059 t in 1999.
- How does Democratic Republic of the Congo rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 2nd out of 6 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of the 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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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/