South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Kenya
Kenya: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 8,656 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Kenya, 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 Kenya stood at 8,656 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.2% on the previous year and down 61.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Kenya peaked at 44,626 t in 2005 and was at its lowest, 4,500 t, in 2015.
That places Kenya 16th 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 Kenya, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6,830 t | — |
| 1999 | 6,745 t | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 6,458 t | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 29,362 t | +354.7% |
| 2004 | 18,899 t | -35.6% |
| 2005 | 44,626 t | +136.1% |
| 2006 | 29,224 t | -34.5% |
| 2007 | 21,650 t | -25.9% |
| 2008 | 22,583 t | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 24,286 t | +7.5% |
| 2010 | 22,765 t | -6.3% |
| 2011 | 22,247 t | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 17,106 t | -23.1% |
| 2013 | 9,191 t | -46.3% |
| 2014 | 12,338 t | +34.2% |
| 2015 | 4,500 t | -63.5% |
| 2016 | 7,463 t | +65.8% |
| 2017 | 6,914 t | -7.4% |
| 2018 | 8,656 t | +25.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,788 t | 6,745 t | 6,830 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 24,636 t | 6,458 t | 44,626 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 12,353 t | 4,500 t | 22,765 t | 9 |
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More environment data for Kenya
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -8.08 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.73 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.27 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.12 °C (2025)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 14.33 % 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 0.0066 t per person (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate 7.84 % 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 Kenya?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Kenya was 8,656 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 44,626 t in 2005.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,500 t in 2015.
- How does Kenya rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- Kenya ranks 16th out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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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About this data
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/