South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Malawi
Malawi: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 11,702 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Malawi, 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 Malawi stood at 11,702 t.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 19.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Malawi peaked at 26,390 t in 2013 and was at its lowest, 3,476 t, in 2002.
That places Malawi 11th out of 103 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Malawi, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 8,538 t | — |
| 1999 | 5,772 t | -32.4% |
| 2002 | 3,476 t | -39.8% |
| 2003 | 5,086 t | +46.3% |
| 2004 | 5,675 t | +11.6% |
| 2005 | 6,167 t | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 7,976 t | +29.3% |
| 2007 | 6,328 t | -20.7% |
| 2008 | 9,830 t | +55.3% |
| 2009 | 12,346 t | +25.6% |
| 2010 | 8,952 t | -27.5% |
| 2011 | 11,147 t | +24.5% |
| 2012 | 5,689 t | -49.0% |
| 2013 | 26,390 t | +363.9% |
| 2014 | 10,145 t | -61.6% |
| 2015 | 8,719 t | -14.1% |
| 2016 | 12,367 t | +41.8% |
| 2017 | 11,665 t | -5.7% |
| 2018 | 11,702 t | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7,155 t | 5,772 t | 8,538 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 7,110 t | 3,476 t | 12,346 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 11,864 t | 5,689 t | 26,390 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 8 Spain 13,495 t compare
- 9 Madagascar 13,467 t compare
- 10 Mozambique 12,243 t compare
- 12 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 11,550 t compare
- 13 Uganda 10,138 t compare
- 14 New Zealand 8,890 t compare
More environment data for Malawi
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -0.9153 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -0.8098 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.254 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.07 °C (2025)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, per capita 0.0013 1000 USD per person (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 10.25 % 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 0.0005 t per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Malawi?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Malawi was 11,702 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 Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 26,390 t in 2013.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,476 t in 2002.
- How does Malawi rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- Malawi ranks 11th out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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/