South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in India
India: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 4,980 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in India, 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 India stood at 4,980 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 27.7% on the previous year and up 316.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in India peaked at 9,498 t in 1999 and was at its lowest, 425 t, in 2005.
That places India 20th out of 103 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
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 India, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6,304 t | — |
| 1999 | 9,498 t | +50.7% |
| 2002 | 4,134 t | -56.5% |
| 2003 | 1,512 t | -63.4% |
| 2004 | 2,737 t | +81.0% |
| 2005 | 425 t | -84.5% |
| 2006 | 2,289 t | +438.6% |
| 2007 | 958 t | -58.1% |
| 2008 | 1,197 t | +24.9% |
| 2009 | 1,812 t | +51.4% |
| 2010 | 1,024 t | -43.5% |
| 2011 | 3,170 t | +209.6% |
| 2012 | 4,084 t | +28.8% |
| 2013 | 2,375 t | -41.8% |
| 2014 | 932 t | -60.8% |
| 2015 | 717 t | -23.1% |
| 2016 | 2,345 t | +227.1% |
| 2017 | 6,887 t | +193.7% |
| 2018 | 4,980 t | -27.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7,901 t | 6,304 t | 9,498 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 1,883 t | 425 t | 4,134 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 2,946 t | 717 t | 6,887 t | 9 |
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- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 11.05 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 12.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.254 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.954 °C (2025)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 18.21 % 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 0.0022 t per person (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate 3.69 % 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 India?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in India was 4,980 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 9,498 t in 1999.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 425 t in 2005.
- How does India rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- India ranks 20th out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 316.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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/