South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 869 t in 2017. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Sri Lanka, 1998–2017
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 Sri Lanka is 869 t, measured in 2017.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 483.2% on the previous year and down 76.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Sri Lanka peaked at 12,792 t in 2003 and was at its lowest, 73 t, in 2015.
Sri Lanka ranks 36th 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 Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6,771 t | — |
| 1999 | 6,160 t | -9.0% |
| 2002 | 4,475 t | -27.4% |
| 2003 | 12,792 t | +185.9% |
| 2004 | 3,476 t | -72.8% |
| 2005 | 5,079 t | +46.1% |
| 2006 | 3,613 t | -28.9% |
| 2007 | 3,765 t | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 3,072 t | -18.4% |
| 2009 | 2,820 t | -8.2% |
| 2010 | 4,120 t | +46.1% |
| 2011 | 1,620 t | -60.7% |
| 2012 | 314 t | -80.6% |
| 2013 | 89 t | -71.7% |
| 2014 | 183 t | +105.6% |
| 2015 | 73 t | -60.1% |
| 2016 | 149 t | +104.1% |
| 2017 | 869 t | +483.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,466 t | 6,160 t | 6,771 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 4,886 t | 2,820 t | 12,792 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 927.12 t | 73 t | 4,120 t | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Sri Lanka?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Sri Lanka was 869 t in 2017, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 12,792 t in 2003.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 73 t in 2015.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- Sri Lanka ranks 36th out of 103 countries with data for 2017.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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/