United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in South Africa
South Africa: United States of America — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint was 28,749 1000 USD 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 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in South Africa is 28,749 1000 USD, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.2% on the previous year and down 34.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in South Africa peaked at 64,349 1000 USD in 1998 and was at its lowest, 20,260 1000 USD, in 2002.
South Africa ranks 36th of 150 countries on this measure, 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 | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 59,599 1000 USD | — |
| 1998 | 64,349 1000 USD | +8.0% |
| 1999 | 53,027 1000 USD | -17.6% |
| 2002 | 20,260 1000 USD | -61.8% |
| 2003 | 28,492 1000 USD | +40.6% |
| 2004 | 29,804 1000 USD | +4.6% |
| 2005 | 34,088 1000 USD | +14.4% |
| 2006 | 32,842 1000 USD | -3.7% |
| 2007 | 46,811 1000 USD | +42.5% |
| 2008 | 44,006 1000 USD | -6.0% |
| 2009 | 35,315 1000 USD | -19.7% |
| 2010 | 45,731 1000 USD | +29.5% |
| 2011 | 54,678 1000 USD | +19.6% |
| 2012 | 31,414 1000 USD | -42.5% |
| 2013 | 36,686 1000 USD | +16.8% |
| 2014 | 54,581 1000 USD | +48.8% |
| 2015 | 20,653 1000 USD | -62.2% |
| 2016 | 33,713 1000 USD | +63.2% |
| 2017 | 32,011 1000 USD | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 28,749 1000 USD | -10.2% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 28,749 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,064 1000 USD, 27.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 28,749 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 62.5 1000 USD, 460.0× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 58,992 1000 USD | 53,027 1000 USD | 64,349 1000 USD | 3 |
| 2000s | 33,952 1000 USD | 20,260 1000 USD | 46,811 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 37,580 1000 USD | 20,653 1000 USD | 54,678 1000 USD | 9 |
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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)
- 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 states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in South Africa?
- United states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in South Africa was 28,749 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 64,349 1000 USD in 1998.
- What is the lowest united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,260 1000 USD in 2002.
- How does South Africa rank for united states of america — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint?
- South Africa ranks 36th 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 34.7%. 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 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/