South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Belgium
Belgium: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 20,768 1000 USD in 2018. ▼ Falling
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Belgium, 2002–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2018, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Belgium stood at 20,768 1000 USD. That is the lowest value across all 17 years on record.
The figure is down 23.9% on the previous year and down 42.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Belgium peaked at 56,432 1000 USD in 2007 and was at its lowest, 20,768 1000 USD, in 2018.
Belgium ranks 3rd of 103 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 17 years of available data.
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Belgium, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 31,344 1000 USD | — |
| 2003 | 40,942 1000 USD | +30.6% |
| 2004 | 38,670 1000 USD | -5.5% |
| 2005 | 45,891 1000 USD | +18.7% |
| 2006 | 50,260 1000 USD | +9.5% |
| 2007 | 56,432 1000 USD | +12.3% |
| 2008 | 36,107 1000 USD | -36.0% |
| 2009 | 51,019 1000 USD | +41.3% |
| 2010 | 46,303 1000 USD | -9.2% |
| 2011 | 54,332 1000 USD | +17.3% |
| 2012 | 44,240 1000 USD | -18.6% |
| 2013 | 39,986 1000 USD | -9.6% |
| 2014 | 31,290 1000 USD | -21.7% |
| 2015 | 32,964 1000 USD | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 28,166 1000 USD | -14.6% |
| 2017 | 27,280 1000 USD | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 20,768 1000 USD | -23.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43,833 1000 USD | 31,344 1000 USD | 56,432 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 36,148 1000 USD | 20,768 1000 USD | 54,332 1000 USD | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Belgium?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Belgium was 20,768 1000 USD 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 Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 56,432 1000 USD in 2007.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,768 1000 USD in 2018.
- How does Belgium rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- Belgium ranks 3rd out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Belgium 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 Value. 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/