Wrapping papers — Production in South Africa

South Africa: Wrapping papers — Production was 31,272 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
31,272 t
World rank
49th
of 99 countries
All-time high
98,000 t
in 2000
All-time low
0 t
in 1998
Years of data
27
1998–2024

Wrapping papers — Production in South Africa, 1998–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k100.0k1998201120241998: 0 t1999: 0 t2000: 98.0k t2001: 88.0k t2002: 88.0k t2003: 66.0k t2004: 75.0k t2005: 88.0k t2006: 80.0k t2007: 87.0k t2008: 87.0k t2009: 89.0k t2010: 97.0k t2011: 76.0k t2012: 89.9k t2013: 15.4k t2014: 5.7k t2015: 6.6k t2016: 48.0k t2017: 47.0k t2018: 11.2k t2019: 10.8k t2020: 6.6k t2021: 13.4k t2022: 16.0k t2023: 0 t2024: 31.3k t

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2024, wrapping papers — production in South Africa stood at 31,272 t.

That represents a change of up 446.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, wrapping papers — production in South Africa peaked at 98,000 t in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1998.

That places South Africa 49th out of 99 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Wrapping papers — Production in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Wrapping papers — Production in South Africa, 1998 to 2024.
Year t Change
1998 0 t —
1999 0 t —
2000 98,000 t —
2001 88,000 t -10.2%
2002 88,000 t +0.0%
2003 66,000 t -25.0%
2004 75,000 t +13.6%
2005 88,000 t +17.3%
2006 80,000 t -9.1%
2007 87,000 t +8.8%
2008 87,000 t +0.0%
2009 89,000 t +2.3%
2010 97,000 t +9.0%
2011 76,000 t -21.6%
2012 89,921 t +18.3%
2013 15,411 t -82.9%
2014 5,724 t -62.9%
2015 6,605 t +15.4%
2016 48,029 t +627.2%
2017 46,950 t -2.2%
2018 11,151 t -76.2%
2019 10,769 t -3.4%
2020 6,630 t -38.4%
2021 13,400 t +102.1%
2022 16,021 t +19.6%
2023 0 t -100.0%
2024 31,272 t —

South Africa compared with similar countries

  • South Africa's 31,272 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 17,500 t, 1.8× the median. (29 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Wrapping papers — Production 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.

YearChange FromTo
2016 +627.2% 6,605 t 48,029 t

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0 t 0 t 0 t 2
2000s 84,600 t 66,000 t 98,000 t 10
2010s 40,756 t 5,724 t 97,000 t 10
2020s 13,465 t 0 t 31,272 t 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 46 Pakistan 40,000 t compare
  2. 46 United Republic of Tanzania 40,000 t compare
  3. 48 Norway 35,000 t compare
  4. 50 Serbia and Montenegro 30,000 t compare
  5. 51 Uzbekistan 24,535 t compare
  6. 52 North Macedonia 22,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 127 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is wrapping papers — production in South Africa?
Wrapping papers — production in South Africa was 31,272 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest wrapping papers — production recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 98,000 t in 2000.
What is the lowest wrapping papers — production recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1998.
How does South Africa rank for wrapping papers — production?
South Africa ranks 49th out of 99 countries with data for 2024.
Is wrapping papers — production rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 446.3%. 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 Wrapping papers — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Wrapping papers — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
127 places, 3,167 data points, 1998–2024
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