Sri Lanka — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export in South Africa
South Africa: Sri Lanka — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export was 1,323 t in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Sri Lanka — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export in South Africa, 1998–2017
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2017, sri lanka — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in South Africa stood at 1,323 t.
The figure is up 787.9% on the previous year and down 64.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sri lanka — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in South Africa peaked at 12,792 t in 2003 and was at its lowest, 73 t, in 2015.
That places South Africa 27th out of 46 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sri Lanka — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5,747 t | — |
| 1999 | 12,638 t | +119.9% |
| 2002 | 9,857 t | -22.0% |
| 2003 | 12,792 t | +29.8% |
| 2004 | 5,524 t | -56.8% |
| 2005 | 5,079 t | -8.1% |
| 2006 | 3,613 t | -28.9% |
| 2007 | 3,765 t | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 3,072 t | -18.4% |
| 2009 | 3,381 t | +10.1% |
| 2010 | 4,120 t | +21.9% |
| 2011 | 2,427 t | -41.1% |
| 2012 | 633 t | -73.9% |
| 2013 | 80 t | -87.4% |
| 2014 | 231 t | +188.8% |
| 2015 | 73 t | -68.4% |
| 2016 | 149 t | +104.1% |
| 2017 | 1,323 t | +787.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9,192 t | 5,747 t | 12,638 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 5,885 t | 3,072 t | 12,792 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,130 t | 73 t | 4,120 t | 8 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 24 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1,766 t compare
- 25 Slovenia 1,616 t compare
- 26 Bangladesh 1,382 t compare
- 28 Argentina 1,091 t compare
- 29 Italy 873 t compare
- 30 Bosnia and Herzegovina 849 t compare
More environment data for South Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.46 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 8.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 20.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 t per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per capita 0.012 t per person (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate 3.25 % change on previous year (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sri lanka — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in South Africa?
- Sri lanka — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export in South Africa was 1,323 t in 2017, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sri lanka — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 12,792 t in 2003.
- What is the lowest sri lanka — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 73 t in 2015.
- How does South Africa rank for sri lanka — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export?
- South Africa ranks 27th out of 46 countries with data for 2017.
- Is sri lanka — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — export rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sri Lanka — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Quantity. 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/