South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 284 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Saudi Arabia, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Saudi Arabia is 284 1000 USD, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 175.7% on the previous year and down 97.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Saudi Arabia peaked at 12,493 1000 USD in 2006 and was at its lowest, 103 1000 USD, in 2017.
Saudi Arabia ranks 51st of 103 countries on this measure, 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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,670 1000 USD | — |
| 1999 | 3,554 1000 USD | +112.8% |
| 2002 | 1,959 1000 USD | -44.9% |
| 2003 | 5,297 1000 USD | +170.4% |
| 2004 | 9,178 1000 USD | +73.3% |
| 2005 | 4,832 1000 USD | -47.4% |
| 2006 | 12,493 1000 USD | +158.5% |
| 2007 | 10,247 1000 USD | -18.0% |
| 2008 | 12,023 1000 USD | +17.3% |
| 2009 | 7,130 1000 USD | -40.7% |
| 2010 | 2,582 1000 USD | -63.8% |
| 2011 | 1,300 1000 USD | -49.7% |
| 2012 | 766 1000 USD | -41.1% |
| 2013 | 482 1000 USD | -37.1% |
| 2014 | 642 1000 USD | +33.2% |
| 2015 | 387 1000 USD | -39.7% |
| 2016 | 155 1000 USD | -59.9% |
| 2017 | 103 1000 USD | -33.5% |
| 2018 | 284 1000 USD | +175.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,612 1000 USD | 1,670 1000 USD | 3,554 1000 USD | 2 |
| 2000s | 7,895 1000 USD | 1,959 1000 USD | 12,493 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 744.56 1000 USD | 103 1000 USD | 2,582 1000 USD | 9 |
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More environment data for Saudi Arabia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -52.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -27.86 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.424 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.58 °C (2025)
- Sawnwood — Export quantity, per unit of GDP 0 m3 per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Sawnwood — Export quantity, per capita 0.0019 m3 per person (2024)
- Sawnwood — Export value, annual growth rate -4.34 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sawnwood — Export value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Sawnwood — Export value, per capita 0.001 1000 USD per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Saudi Arabia?
- South africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Saudi Arabia was 284 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 12,493 1000 USD in 2006.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 103 1000 USD in 2017.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 51st out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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/