South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Japan
Japan: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 48 t in 2017. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Japan, 1997–2017
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Japan recorded 48 t for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in 2017.
That represents a change of up 860.0% on the previous year and up 200.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Japan peaked at 1,186 t in 1997 and was at its lowest, 1 t, in 2004.
That places Japan 74th out of 103 countries with data for 2017, 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 Japan, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1,186 t | — |
| 1998 | 276 t | -76.7% |
| 1999 | 70 t | -74.6% |
| 2004 | 1 t | -98.6% |
| 2005 | 2 t | +100.0% |
| 2007 | 16 t | +700.0% |
| 2008 | 53 t | +231.2% |
| 2009 | 25 t | -52.8% |
| 2010 | 579 t | +2216.0% |
| 2011 | 39 t | -93.3% |
| 2014 | 3 t | -92.3% |
| 2016 | 5 t | +66.7% |
| 2017 | 48 t | +860.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 510.67 t | 70 t | 1,186 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 19.4 t | 1 t | 53 t | 5 |
| 2010s | 134.8 t | 3 t | 579 t | 5 |
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More environment data for Japan
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.8 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.358 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.86 °C (2025)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate -2.84 % 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 0.0076 t per person (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate -7.4 % 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 Japan?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Japan was 48 t in 2017, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 1,186 t in 1997.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 t in 2004.
- How does Japan rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- Japan ranks 74th out of 103 countries with data for 2017.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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/