South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Zambia
Zambia: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 39,550 t in 2018. ▲ Rising
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Zambia, 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 Zambia is 39,550 t, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.3% on the previous year and up 81.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Zambia peaked at 39,550 t in 2018 and was at its lowest, 5,541 t, in 2002.
That places Zambia 2nd out of 103 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 18 years of available data.
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Zambia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 7,759 t | — |
| 1999 | 25,959 t | +234.6% |
| 2002 | 5,541 t | -78.7% |
| 2003 | 13,134 t | +137.0% |
| 2005 | 13,573 t | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 15,730 t | +15.9% |
| 2007 | 11,295 t | -28.2% |
| 2008 | 21,743 t | +92.5% |
| 2009 | 20,633 t | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 23,557 t | +14.2% |
| 2011 | 24,553 t | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 19,909 t | -18.9% |
| 2013 | 17,313 t | -13.0% |
| 2014 | 26,622 t | +53.8% |
| 2015 | 17,419 t | -34.6% |
| 2016 | 23,585 t | +35.4% |
| 2017 | 31,574 t | +33.9% |
| 2018 | 39,550 t | +25.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16,859 t | 7,759 t | 25,959 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 14,521 t | 5,541 t | 21,743 t | 7 |
| 2010s | 24,898 t | 17,313 t | 39,550 t | 9 |
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.265 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.11 °C (2025)
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- Plywood and LVL — 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 Zambia?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Zambia was 39,550 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 39,550 t in 2018.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,541 t in 2002.
- How does Zambia rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- Zambia ranks 2nd out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zambia 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/