Switzerland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Value in South Africa
South Africa: Switzerland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Value was 517 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Switzerland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Value in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2018, switzerland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import value in South Africa stood at 517 1000 USD. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is down 5.0% on the previous year and down 95.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, switzerland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import value in South Africa peaked at 11,408 1000 USD in 2008 and was at its lowest, 517 1000 USD, in 2018.
South Africa ranks 43rd of 119 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.
Switzerland — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1,970 1000 USD | — |
| 1998 | 3,347 1000 USD | +69.9% |
| 1999 | 3,372 1000 USD | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 2,299 1000 USD | -31.8% |
| 2003 | 5,422 1000 USD | +135.8% |
| 2004 | 7,765 1000 USD | +43.2% |
| 2005 | 9,432 1000 USD | +21.5% |
| 2006 | 8,077 1000 USD | -14.4% |
| 2007 | 8,937 1000 USD | +10.6% |
| 2008 | 11,408 1000 USD | +27.6% |
| 2009 | 6,826 1000 USD | -40.2% |
| 2010 | 6,650 1000 USD | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 4,821 1000 USD | -27.5% |
| 2012 | 2,202 1000 USD | -54.3% |
| 2013 | 2,552 1000 USD | +15.9% |
| 2014 | 3,302 1000 USD | +29.4% |
| 2015 | 594 1000 USD | -82.0% |
| 2016 | 1,169 1000 USD | +96.8% |
| 2017 | 544 1000 USD | -53.5% |
| 2018 | 517 1000 USD | -5.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,896 1000 USD | 1,970 1000 USD | 3,372 1000 USD | 3 |
| 2000s | 7,521 1000 USD | 2,299 1000 USD | 11,408 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 2,483 1000 USD | 517 1000 USD | 6,650 1000 USD | 9 |
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
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- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity, per capita 0.0001 m3 per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is switzerland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import value in South Africa?
- Switzerland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import value in South Africa was 517 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest switzerland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 11,408 1000 USD in 2008.
- What is the lowest switzerland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 517 1000 USD in 2018.
- How does South Africa rank for switzerland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import value?
- South Africa ranks 43rd out of 119 countries with data for 2018.
- Is switzerland — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 95.5%. 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 Switzerland — 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/