Unspecified Area — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in South Africa
South Africa: Unspecified Area — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import was 2,526 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Unspecified Area — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in South Africa, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2018, unspecified area — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in South Africa stood at 2,526 1000 USD.
That represents a change of up 34.4% on the previous year and down 16.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unspecified area — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in South Africa peaked at 6,087 1000 USD in 2011 and was at its lowest, 189 1000 USD, in 1998.
South Africa ranks 29th of 124 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unspecified Area — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 189 1000 USD | — |
| 1999 | 2,604 1000 USD | +1277.8% |
| 2002 | 814 1000 USD | -68.7% |
| 2003 | 1,402 1000 USD | +72.2% |
| 2004 | 1,696 1000 USD | +21.0% |
| 2005 | 1,420 1000 USD | -16.3% |
| 2006 | 2,100 1000 USD | +47.9% |
| 2007 | 3,089 1000 USD | +47.1% |
| 2008 | 3,024 1000 USD | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 2,448 1000 USD | -19.0% |
| 2010 | 3,509 1000 USD | +43.3% |
| 2011 | 6,087 1000 USD | +73.5% |
| 2012 | 3,461 1000 USD | -43.1% |
| 2013 | 1,912 1000 USD | -44.8% |
| 2014 | 4,540 1000 USD | +137.4% |
| 2015 | 1,799 1000 USD | -60.4% |
| 2016 | 2,225 1000 USD | +23.7% |
| 2017 | 1,880 1000 USD | -15.5% |
| 2018 | 2,526 1000 USD | +34.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,396 1000 USD | 189 1000 USD | 2,604 1000 USD | 2 |
| 2000s | 1,999 1000 USD | 814 1000 USD | 3,089 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 3,104 1000 USD | 1,799 1000 USD | 6,087 1000 USD | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 26 United Arab Emirates 3,162 1000 USD compare
- 27 Madagascar 2,871 1000 USD compare
- 28 New Zealand 2,630 1000 USD compare
- 30 Brazil 2,453 1000 USD compare
- 31 Estonia 2,313 1000 USD compare
- 32 Luxembourg 1,619 1000 USD compare
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)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 20.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 t per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per capita 0.012 t per person (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate 3.25 % change on previous year (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unspecified area — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in South Africa?
- Unspecified area — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import in South Africa was 2,526 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unspecified area — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 6,087 1000 USD in 2011.
- What is the lowest unspecified area — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 189 1000 USD in 1998.
- How does South Africa rank for unspecified area — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import?
- South Africa ranks 29th out of 124 countries with data for 2018.
- Is unspecified area — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.5%. 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 Unspecified Area — 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/