South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Zambia
Zambia: South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 41,726 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Zambia, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 41,726 1000 USD for south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in 2018. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
The figure is up 34.2% on the previous year and up 43.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Zambia peaked at 41,726 1000 USD in 2018 and was at its lowest, 5,127 1000 USD, in 2002.
Zambia ranks 2nd of 103 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5,665 1000 USD | — |
| 1999 | 6,514 1000 USD | +15.0% |
| 2002 | 5,127 1000 USD | -21.3% |
| 2003 | 9,240 1000 USD | +80.2% |
| 2005 | 17,542 1000 USD | +89.8% |
| 2006 | 19,384 1000 USD | +10.5% |
| 2007 | 11,741 1000 USD | -39.4% |
| 2008 | 29,074 1000 USD | +147.6% |
| 2009 | 28,897 1000 USD | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 35,519 1000 USD | +22.9% |
| 2011 | 35,788 1000 USD | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 18,409 1000 USD | -48.6% |
| 2013 | 18,552 1000 USD | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 29,888 1000 USD | +61.1% |
| 2015 | 15,861 1000 USD | -46.9% |
| 2016 | 22,599 1000 USD | +42.5% |
| 2017 | 31,100 1000 USD | +37.6% |
| 2018 | 41,726 1000 USD | +34.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,090 1000 USD | 5,665 1000 USD | 6,514 1000 USD | 2 |
| 2000s | 17,286 1000 USD | 5,127 1000 USD | 29,074 1000 USD | 7 |
| 2010s | 27,716 1000 USD | 15,861 1000 USD | 41,726 1000 USD | 9 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 1 Zimbabwe 66,768 1000 USD compare
- 2 Cabo Verde 10 1000 USD compare
- 2 Democratic Republic of the Congo 3,622 1000 USD compare
- 3 Belgium 20,768 1000 USD compare
- 4 Mozambique 14,297 1000 USD compare
- 4 Viet Nam 120 1000 USD compare
- 5 Australia 13,547 1000 USD compare
More environment data for Zambia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.03 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.265 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.11 °C (2025)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Production, per unit of GDP 0 m3 per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Production, per capita 0.0047 m3 per person (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity, annual growth rate -96.38 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 m3 per US$ of GDP (2024)
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 41,726 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 41,726 1000 USD in 2018.
- What is the lowest south africa — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,127 1000 USD 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 43.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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/