South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 502 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Saudi Arabia, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Saudi Arabia is 502 t, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 1,631.0% on the previous year and down 97.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Saudi Arabia peaked at 18,246 t in 2006 and was at its lowest, 29 t, in 2017.
Saudi Arabia ranks 42nd of 103 countries on this measure, 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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2,584 t | — |
| 1999 | 11,996 t | +364.2% |
| 2002 | 4,283 t | -64.3% |
| 2003 | 9,577 t | +123.6% |
| 2004 | 17,686 t | +84.7% |
| 2005 | 7,270 t | -58.9% |
| 2006 | 18,246 t | +151.0% |
| 2007 | 12,499 t | -31.5% |
| 2008 | 16,548 t | +32.4% |
| 2009 | 9,891 t | -40.2% |
| 2010 | 2,518 t | -74.5% |
| 2011 | 1,386 t | -45.0% |
| 2012 | 1,087 t | -21.6% |
| 2013 | 584 t | -46.3% |
| 2014 | 828 t | +41.8% |
| 2015 | 503 t | -39.3% |
| 2016 | 224 t | -55.5% |
| 2017 | 29 t | -87.1% |
| 2018 | 502 t | +1631.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7,290 t | 2,584 t | 11,996 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 12,000 t | 4,283 t | 18,246 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 851.22 t | 29 t | 2,518 t | 9 |
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.424 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.58 °C (2025)
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- Wood-based panels — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 m3 per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Wood-based panels — Import quantity, per capita 0.0564 m3 per person (2024)
- Wood-based panels — Import value, annual growth rate 4.13 % change on previous year (2024)
- Wood-based panels — 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 Saudi Arabia?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Saudi Arabia was 502 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 18,246 t in 2006.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 29 t in 2017.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 42nd out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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/