South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Switzerland
Switzerland: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 2,646 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Switzerland, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 2,646 t for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in 2018.
The figure is down 16.1% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Switzerland peaked at 9,356 t in 2006 and was at its lowest, 8 t, in 1997.
Switzerland ranks 27th 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 Switzerland, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 8 t | — |
| 1998 | 35 t | +337.5% |
| 1999 | 51 t | +45.7% |
| 2002 | 4,119 t | +7976.5% |
| 2003 | 1,876 t | -54.5% |
| 2004 | 2,274 t | +21.2% |
| 2005 | 4,175 t | +83.6% |
| 2006 | 9,356 t | +124.1% |
| 2007 | 2,060 t | -78.0% |
| 2008 | 2,365 t | +14.8% |
| 2009 | 1,219 t | -48.5% |
| 2010 | 1,407 t | +15.4% |
| 2011 | 1,896 t | +34.8% |
| 2012 | 1,942 t | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 1,830 t | -5.8% |
| 2014 | 79 t | -95.7% |
| 2015 | 608 t | +669.6% |
| 2016 | 785 t | +29.1% |
| 2017 | 3,152 t | +301.5% |
| 2018 | 2,646 t | -16.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31.33 t | 8 t | 51 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 3,430 t | 1,219 t | 9,356 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,594 t | 79 t | 3,152 t | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Switzerland?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Switzerland was 2,646 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 Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 9,356 t in 2006.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 8 t in 1997.
- How does Switzerland rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- Switzerland ranks 27th out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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/