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
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in China, 1997–2018
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 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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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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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/