South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in China

China: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 7,731 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
7,731 1000 USD
Change on year
up 38.1%
World rank
15th
of 103 countries
All-time high
25,046 1000 USD
in 1997
All-time low
2,310 1000 USD
in 2014
Years of data
20
1997–2018

South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in China, 1997–2018

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k25.0k1997200720181997: 25.0k 1000 USD1998: 14.7k 1000 USD1999: 21.0k 1000 USD2002: 11.1k 1000 USD2003: 13.7k 1000 USD2004: 12.9k 1000 USD2005: 8.8k 1000 USD2006: 5.7k 1000 USD2007: 8.8k 1000 USD2008: 11.1k 1000 USD2009: 4.1k 1000 USD2010: 4.1k 1000 USD2011: 2.7k 1000 USD2012: 3.7k 1000 USD2013: 3.3k 1000 USD2014: 2.3k 1000 USD2015: 3.0k 1000 USD2016: 2.7k 1000 USD2017: 5.6k 1000 USD2018: 7.7k 1000 USD

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 China stood at 7,731 1000 USD.

The figure is up 38.1% on the previous year and down 30.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in China peaked at 25,046 1000 USD in 1997 and was at its lowest, 2,310 1000 USD, in 2014.

That places China 15th out of 103 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.

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 China, year by year

Annual values for South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Value in China, 1997 to 2018.
Year 1000 USD Change
1997 25,046 1000 USD
1998 14,706 1000 USD -41.3%
1999 21,033 1000 USD +43.0%
2002 11,055 1000 USD -47.4%
2003 13,696 1000 USD +23.9%
2004 12,949 1000 USD -5.5%
2005 8,838 1000 USD -31.7%
2006 5,679 1000 USD -35.7%
2007 8,790 1000 USD +54.8%
2008 11,123 1000 USD +26.5%
2009 4,058 1000 USD -63.5%
2010 4,120 1000 USD +1.5%
2011 2,675 1000 USD -35.1%
2012 3,702 1000 USD +38.4%
2013 3,257 1000 USD -12.0%
2014 2,310 1000 USD -29.1%
2015 2,966 1000 USD +28.4%
2016 2,712 1000 USD -8.6%
2017 5,598 1000 USD +106.4%
2018 7,731 1000 USD +38.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 20,262 1000 USD 14,706 1000 USD 25,046 1000 USD 3
2000s 9,524 1000 USD 4,058 1000 USD 13,696 1000 USD 8
2010s 3,897 1000 USD 2,310 1000 USD 7,731 1000 USD 9

Countries ranked near China

  1. 12 Angola 9,908 1000 USD compare
  2. 13 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 9,158 1000 USD compare
  3. 14 Kenya 9,030 1000 USD compare
  4. 16 Uganda 6,826 1000 USD compare
  5. 17 New Zealand 6,367 1000 USD compare
  6. 18 Ghana 5,971 1000 USD compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in China?
South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in China was 7,731 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 China?
The highest recorded value was 25,046 1000 USD in 1997.
What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 2,310 1000 USD in 2014.
How does China rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
China ranks 15th out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is down 30.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China 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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Indicator
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Value
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
111 places, 1,660 data points, 1997–2018
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