South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 375 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in United Arab Emirates, 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 United Arab Emirates stood at 375 t. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.
That represents a change of down 86.3% on the previous year and down 95.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in United Arab Emirates peaked at 17,469 t in 2004 and was at its lowest, 375 t, in 2018.
That places United Arab Emirates 50th out of 103 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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 United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 4,976 t | — |
| 1999 | 4,333 t | -12.9% |
| 2002 | 2,428 t | -44.0% |
| 2003 | 10,539 t | +334.1% |
| 2004 | 17,469 t | +65.8% |
| 2005 | 13,295 t | -23.9% |
| 2006 | 10,984 t | -17.4% |
| 2007 | 9,485 t | -13.6% |
| 2008 | 7,656 t | -19.3% |
| 2009 | 7,495 t | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 1,042 t | -86.1% |
| 2011 | 2,239 t | +114.9% |
| 2012 | 4,024 t | +79.7% |
| 2013 | 1,408 t | -65.0% |
| 2014 | 4,084 t | +190.1% |
| 2015 | 5,406 t | +32.4% |
| 2016 | 1,375 t | -74.6% |
| 2017 | 2,740 t | +99.3% |
| 2018 | 375 t | -86.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,654 t | 4,333 t | 4,976 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 9,919 t | 2,428 t | 17,469 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 2,521 t | 375 t | 5,406 t | 9 |
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.331 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.5 °C (2025)
- Sawnwood — Production, per unit of GDP 0 m3 per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Sawnwood — Production, per capita 0 m3 per person (2024)
- Sawnwood — Import quantity, annual growth rate 22.87 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sawnwood — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 m3 per US$ of GDP (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in United Arab Emirates?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in United Arab Emirates was 375 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 17,469 t in 2004.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 375 t in 2018.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 50th out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 95.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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/