South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in France
France: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 5,143 t in 2018. ▼ Falling
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in France, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2018, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in France stood at 5,143 t. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is down 28.2% on the previous year and down 64.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in France peaked at 17,906 t in 1998 and was at its lowest, 5,143 t, in 2018.
France ranks 19th of 103 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in France, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 16,273 t | — |
| 1998 | 17,906 t | +10.0% |
| 1999 | 12,589 t | -29.7% |
| 2002 | 8,933 t | -29.0% |
| 2003 | 13,336 t | +49.3% |
| 2004 | 14,670 t | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 13,094 t | -10.7% |
| 2006 | 12,812 t | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 14,403 t | +12.4% |
| 2008 | 14,279 t | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 13,301 t | -6.8% |
| 2010 | 13,193 t | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 11,173 t | -15.3% |
| 2012 | 10,322 t | -7.6% |
| 2013 | 10,276 t | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 10,659 t | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 11,461 t | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 9,625 t | -16.0% |
| 2017 | 7,164 t | -25.6% |
| 2018 | 5,143 t | -28.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15,589 t | 12,589 t | 17,906 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 13,104 t | 8,933 t | 14,670 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 9,891 t | 5,143 t | 13,193 t | 9 |
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More environment data for France
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.44 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.44 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.427 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.31 °C (2025)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 0.5017 % 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 0.0618 t per person (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate 0.1622 % 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 France?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in France was 5,143 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 17,906 t in 1998.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,143 t in 2018.
- How does France rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- France ranks 19th out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France 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/