United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in South Africa
South Africa: United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint was 27,335 t in 2018. ▼ Falling
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 t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in South Africa is 27,335 t, measured in 2018.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in South Africa peaked at 64,704 t in 1997 and was at its lowest, 16,367 t, in 2015.
That places South Africa 37th out of 150 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 64,704 t | — |
| 1998 | 59,717 t | -7.7% |
| 1999 | 48,353 t | -19.0% |
| 2002 | 21,426 t | -55.7% |
| 2003 | 30,253 t | +41.2% |
| 2004 | 43,543 t | +43.9% |
| 2005 | 42,562 t | -2.3% |
| 2006 | 28,622 t | -32.8% |
| 2007 | 38,036 t | +32.9% |
| 2008 | 36,428 t | -4.2% |
| 2009 | 29,547 t | -18.9% |
| 2010 | 34,957 t | +18.3% |
| 2011 | 38,854 t | +11.1% |
| 2012 | 22,990 t | -40.8% |
| 2013 | 29,161 t | +26.8% |
| 2014 | 43,560 t | +49.4% |
| 2015 | 16,367 t | -62.4% |
| 2016 | 26,651 t | +62.8% |
| 2017 | 27,703 t | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 27,335 t | -1.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 27,335 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,018 t, 26.9× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 27,335 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 37 t, 738.8× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 57,591 t | 48,353 t | 64,704 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 33,802 t | 21,426 t | 43,543 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 29,731 t | 16,367 t | 43,560 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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- 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)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Export quantity, gaps filled 172,469 t (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Agricultural Use, gaps filled 640,129 t (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Agricultural Use, annual growth rate 10.74 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Import quantity, gaps filled 187,679 t (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Import quantity, annual growth rate 35.24 % 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 27,335 t 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 64,704 t in 1997.
- What is the lowest united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,367 t in 2015.
- How does South Africa rank for united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint?
- South Africa ranks 37th out of 150 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 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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 — 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/