Switzerland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Switzerland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 503 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Switzerland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Saudi Arabia, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2018, switzerland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Saudi Arabia stood at 503 t.
That represents a change of down 16.4% on the previous year and down 33.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, switzerland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Saudi Arabia peaked at 1,801 t in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1 t, in 2012.
Saudi Arabia ranks 28th of 119 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Switzerland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 799 t | — |
| 1998 | 300 t | -62.5% |
| 1999 | 1,554 t | +418.0% |
| 2000 | 274 t | -82.4% |
| 2001 | 62 t | -77.4% |
| 2002 | 1,161 t | +1772.6% |
| 2003 | 592 t | -49.0% |
| 2004 | 1,058 t | +78.7% |
| 2005 | 1,801 t | +70.2% |
| 2006 | 1,358 t | -24.6% |
| 2007 | 177 t | -87.0% |
| 2008 | 759 t | +328.8% |
| 2009 | 94 t | -87.6% |
| 2010 | 489 t | +420.2% |
| 2011 | 602 t | +23.1% |
| 2012 | 1 t | -99.8% |
| 2013 | 2 t | +100.0% |
| 2014 | 24 t | +1100.0% |
| 2015 | 710 t | +2858.3% |
| 2016 | 15 t | -97.9% |
| 2017 | 602 t | +3913.3% |
| 2018 | 503 t | -16.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 884.33 t | 300 t | 1,554 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 733.6 t | 62 t | 1,801 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 327.56 t | 1 t | 710 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 25 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 727 t compare
- 26 El Salvador 704 t compare
- 27 Argentina 581 t compare
- 29 Malaysia 494 t compare
- 30 Senegal 493 t compare
- 31 United Arab Emirates 489 t compare
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)
- Newsprint — Import quantity, gaps filled 22,633 t (2024)
- Newsprint — Import quantity, annual growth rate 27.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Newsprint — Import value, gaps filled 16,945 1000 USD (2024)
- Newsprint — Import value, annual growth rate 14.69 % change on previous year (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 6.92 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is switzerland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Saudi Arabia?
- Switzerland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in Saudi Arabia was 503 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest switzerland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,801 t in 2005.
- What is the lowest switzerland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 t in 2012.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for switzerland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 28th out of 119 countries with data for 2018.
- Is switzerland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.7%. 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 Switzerland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import 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/