South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Gabon
Gabon: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 499 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Gabon, 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 Gabon stood at 499 t.
That represents a change of up 126.8% on the previous year and down 68.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Gabon peaked at 1,591 t in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2 t, in 2002.
That places Gabon 43rd 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 Gabon, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 18 t | — |
| 2002 | 2 t | -88.9% |
| 2003 | 185 t | +9150.0% |
| 2004 | 332 t | +79.5% |
| 2005 | 525 t | +58.1% |
| 2006 | 39 t | -92.6% |
| 2007 | 604 t | +1448.7% |
| 2008 | 1,591 t | +163.4% |
| 2009 | 643 t | -59.6% |
| 2010 | 467 t | -27.4% |
| 2011 | 1,073 t | +129.8% |
| 2012 | 849 t | -20.9% |
| 2013 | 1,272 t | +49.8% |
| 2014 | 977 t | -23.2% |
| 2015 | 80 t | -91.8% |
| 2016 | 819 t | +923.8% |
| 2017 | 220 t | -73.1% |
| 2018 | 499 t | +126.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18 t | 18 t | 18 t | 1 |
| 2000s | 490.12 t | 2 t | 1,591 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 695.11 t | 80 t | 1,272 t | 9 |
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More environment data for Gabon
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.44 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.43 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.219 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.09 °C (2025)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 35 % 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 0.0045 t per person (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate 15.59 % 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 Gabon?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Gabon was 499 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 Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 1,591 t in 2008.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 t in 2002.
- How does Gabon rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- Gabon ranks 43rd out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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/