United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Paper and in South Africa
South Africa: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Paper and was 10,960 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Paper and in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 10,960 t for united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — paper and in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 37.5% on the previous year and down 89.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — paper and in South Africa peaked at 1.67 million t in 2006 and was at its lowest, 5,067 t, in 1997.
South Africa ranks 26th of 73 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.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Paper and in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5,067 t | — |
| 1998 | 8,819 t | +74.0% |
| 1999 | 17,765 t | +101.4% |
| 2002 | 24,651 t | +38.8% |
| 2003 | 30,363 t | +23.2% |
| 2004 | 50,132 t | +65.1% |
| 2005 | 72,701 t | +45.0% |
| 2006 | 1.67 million t | +2198.0% |
| 2007 | 113,071 t | -93.2% |
| 2008 | 106,104 t | -6.2% |
| 2009 | 73,894 t | -30.4% |
| 2010 | 59,764 t | -19.1% |
| 2011 | 40,653 t | -32.0% |
| 2012 | 46,909 t | +15.4% |
| 2013 | 52,323 t | +11.5% |
| 2014 | 30,328 t | -42.0% |
| 2015 | 25,196 t | -16.9% |
| 2016 | 23,956 t | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 17,535 t | -26.8% |
| 2018 | 10,960 t | -37.5% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 10,960 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 424.5 t, 25.8× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 10,960 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8 t, 1370.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — Paper and in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +2198.0% | 72,701 t | 1.67 million t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10,550 t | 5,067 t | 17,765 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 267,694 t | 24,651 t | 1.67 million t | 8 |
| 2010s | 34,180 t | 10,960 t | 59,764 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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)
- Total fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate -0.3388 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total fisheries production (metric tons), per unit of GDP 0 metric tons per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total fisheries production (metric tons), per capita 0.0083 metric tons per person (2024)
- Cooling Degree Days, annual growth rate 15.68 % change on previous year (2024)
- Heating Degree Days, gaps filled 1,439 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — paper and in South Africa?
- United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — paper and in South Africa was 10,960 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — paper and recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.67 million t in 2006.
- What is the lowest united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — paper and recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,067 t in 1997.
- How does South Africa rank for united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — paper and?
- South Africa ranks 26th out of 73 countries with data for 2018.
- Is united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland — paper and rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.7%. 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland — 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/