United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in South Africa
South Africa: United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint was 688 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 688 1000 USD for united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in 2018.
The figure is up 647.8% on the previous year and down 33.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in South Africa peaked at 9,847 1000 USD in 1999 and was at its lowest, 2 1000 USD, in 2010.
That places South Africa 46th out of 84 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 321 1000 USD | — |
| 1998 | 549 1000 USD | +71.0% |
| 1999 | 9,847 1000 USD | +1693.6% |
| 2002 | 373 1000 USD | -96.2% |
| 2003 | 89 1000 USD | -76.1% |
| 2004 | 470 1000 USD | +428.1% |
| 2005 | 191 1000 USD | -59.4% |
| 2006 | 6,320 1000 USD | +3208.9% |
| 2007 | 7,493 1000 USD | +18.6% |
| 2008 | 1,036 1000 USD | -86.2% |
| 2010 | 2 1000 USD | -99.8% |
| 2011 | 409 1000 USD | +20350.0% |
| 2012 | 810 1000 USD | +98.0% |
| 2013 | 1,717 1000 USD | +112.0% |
| 2014 | 216 1000 USD | -87.4% |
| 2016 | 140 1000 USD | -35.2% |
| 2017 | 92 1000 USD | -34.3% |
| 2018 | 688 1000 USD | +647.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 688 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 688 1000 USD, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 688 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9 1000 USD, 76.4× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +20350.0% | 2 1000 USD | 409 1000 USD |
| 2006 | +3208.9% | 191 1000 USD | 6,320 1000 USD |
| 1999 | +1693.6% | 549 1000 USD | 9,847 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,572 1000 USD | 321 1000 USD | 9,847 1000 USD | 3 |
| 2000s | 2,282 1000 USD | 89 1000 USD | 7,493 1000 USD | 7 |
| 2010s | 509.25 1000 USD | 2 1000 USD | 1,717 1000 USD | 8 |
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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)
- Cooling Degree Days, annual growth rate 15.68 % change on previous year (2024)
- Heating Degree Days, gaps filled 1,439 (2024)
- Heating Degree Days, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Heating Degree Days, per capita 0 units per person (2024)
- Value Added Deflator (Agriculture, forestry and fishery) — Value 26.72 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in South Africa?
- United states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in South Africa was 688 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 9,847 1000 USD in 1999.
- What is the lowest united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 1000 USD in 2010.
- How does South Africa rank for united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint?
- South Africa ranks 46th out of 84 countries with data for 2018.
- Is united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.6%. 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 States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Export Value. 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/