South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Nigeria
Nigeria: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 4,594 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Nigeria, 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 Nigeria stood at 4,594 t. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.
That represents a change of down 29.2% on the previous year and down 72.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Nigeria peaked at 38,329 t in 2007 and was at its lowest, 4,594 t, in 2018.
That places Nigeria 21st 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 Nigeria, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6,397 t | — |
| 1999 | 9,302 t | +45.4% |
| 2002 | 11,952 t | +28.5% |
| 2003 | 17,593 t | +47.2% |
| 2004 | 22,756 t | +29.3% |
| 2005 | 36,279 t | +59.4% |
| 2006 | 29,441 t | -18.8% |
| 2007 | 38,329 t | +30.2% |
| 2008 | 16,969 t | -55.7% |
| 2009 | 21,746 t | +28.2% |
| 2010 | 12,044 t | -44.6% |
| 2011 | 10,579 t | -12.2% |
| 2012 | 7,061 t | -33.3% |
| 2013 | 11,852 t | +67.9% |
| 2014 | 10,084 t | -14.9% |
| 2015 | 5,954 t | -41.0% |
| 2016 | 6,463 t | +8.5% |
| 2017 | 6,490 t | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 4,594 t | -29.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7,850 t | 6,397 t | 9,302 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 24,383 t | 11,952 t | 38,329 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 8,347 t | 4,594 t | 12,044 t | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Nigeria?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Nigeria was 4,594 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 Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 38,329 t in 2007.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,594 t in 2018.
- How does Nigeria rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- Nigeria ranks 21st out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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/