South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in New Zealand
New Zealand: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 8,890 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in New Zealand, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 8,890 t for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.4% on the previous year and down 80.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in New Zealand peaked at 44,918 t in 2008 and was at its lowest, 468 t, in 2002.
That places New Zealand 14th 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 New Zealand, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 840 t | — |
| 1999 | 1,540 t | +83.3% |
| 2002 | 468 t | -69.6% |
| 2003 | 9,618 t | +1955.1% |
| 2004 | 23,869 t | +148.2% |
| 2005 | 24,779 t | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 28,285 t | +14.1% |
| 2007 | 35,482 t | +25.4% |
| 2008 | 44,918 t | +26.6% |
| 2009 | 22,878 t | -49.1% |
| 2010 | 19,198 t | -16.1% |
| 2011 | 12,812 t | -33.3% |
| 2012 | 9,905 t | -22.7% |
| 2013 | 11,194 t | +13.0% |
| 2014 | 12,849 t | +14.8% |
| 2015 | 12,120 t | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 11,685 t | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 9,299 t | -20.4% |
| 2018 | 8,890 t | -4.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,190 t | 840 t | 1,540 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 23,787 t | 468 t | 44,918 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 11,995 t | 8,890 t | 19,198 t | 9 |
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- Standard Deviation 0.379 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.23 °C (2025)
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- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 m3 per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in New Zealand?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in New Zealand was 8,890 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 44,918 t in 2008.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 468 t in 2002.
- How does New Zealand rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- New Zealand ranks 14th out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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/