South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Germany
Germany: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 14,315 t in 2018. ▼ Falling
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Germany, 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 Germany stood at 14,315 t.
That represents a change of down 42.2% on the previous year and down 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Germany peaked at 34,359 t in 2007 and was at its lowest, 8,639 t, in 2011.
That places Germany 7th out of 103 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Germany, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 28,382 t | — |
| 1998 | 32,940 t | +16.1% |
| 1999 | 34,133 t | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 23,592 t | -30.9% |
| 2003 | 26,196 t | +11.0% |
| 2004 | 24,806 t | -5.3% |
| 2005 | 21,774 t | -12.2% |
| 2006 | 23,430 t | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 34,359 t | +46.6% |
| 2008 | 15,994 t | -53.5% |
| 2009 | 17,659 t | +10.4% |
| 2010 | 12,239 t | -30.7% |
| 2011 | 8,639 t | -29.4% |
| 2012 | 18,803 t | +117.7% |
| 2013 | 21,605 t | +14.9% |
| 2014 | 24,168 t | +11.9% |
| 2015 | 20,758 t | -14.1% |
| 2016 | 22,699 t | +9.4% |
| 2017 | 24,750 t | +9.0% |
| 2018 | 14,315 t | -42.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31,818 t | 28,382 t | 34,133 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 23,476 t | 15,994 t | 34,359 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 18,664 t | 8,639 t | 24,750 t | 9 |
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More environment data for Germany
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.12 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.36 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.613 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.11 °C (2025)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 7.55 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 t per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per capita 0.0393 t per person (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate -2.81 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — 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 Germany?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Germany was 14,315 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 34,359 t in 2007.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,639 t in 2011.
- How does Germany rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- Germany ranks 7th out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany 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/