Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Import value in Laos
Laos: Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Import value was 989 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Import value in Laos, 2000–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Laos recorded 989 1000 USD for composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — import value in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 468.4% on the previous year and up 1,151.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — import value in Laos peaked at 989 1000 USD in 2024 and was at its lowest, 21 1000 USD, in 2008.
Laos ranks 71st of 220 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Import value in Laos, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 348 1000 USD | — |
| 2001 | 354 1000 USD | +1.7% |
| 2002 | 376 1000 USD | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 177 1000 USD | -52.9% |
| 2004 | 226 1000 USD | +27.7% |
| 2005 | 335 1000 USD | +48.2% |
| 2006 | 308 1000 USD | -8.1% |
| 2007 | 29 1000 USD | -90.6% |
| 2008 | 21 1000 USD | -27.6% |
| 2009 | 143 1000 USD | +581.0% |
| 2010 | 261 1000 USD | +82.5% |
| 2011 | 79 1000 USD | -69.7% |
| 2012 | 79 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 79 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 79 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 79 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 79 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 341 1000 USD | +331.6% |
| 2018 | 325 1000 USD | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 289 1000 USD | -11.1% |
| 2020 | 253 1000 USD | -12.5% |
| 2021 | 330 1000 USD | +30.4% |
| 2022 | 114 1000 USD | -65.5% |
| 2023 | 174 1000 USD | +52.6% |
| 2024 | 989 1000 USD | +468.4% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 989 1000 USD is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 53 1000 USD, 18.7× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Laos's 989 1000 USD is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 55.5 1000 USD, 17.8× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Import value in Laos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +581.0% | 21 1000 USD | 143 1000 USD |
| 2024 | +468.4% | 174 1000 USD | 989 1000 USD |
| 2017 | +331.6% | 79 1000 USD | 341 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 231.7 1000 USD | 21 1000 USD | 376 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 169 1000 USD | 79 1000 USD | 341 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 372 1000 USD | 114 1000 USD | 989 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 69 Peru 1,121 1000 USD compare
- 70 Caribbean 1,053 1000 USD compare
- 71 Lao People's Democratic Republic 989 1000 USD compare
- 73 Serbia and Montenegro 890 1000 USD compare
- 74 China, Taiwan Province of 886 1000 USD compare
More environment data for Laos
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -1.77 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.9142 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.4183 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit of 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — import value in Laos?
- Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — import value in Laos was 989 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — import value recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 989 1000 USD in 2024.
- What is the lowest composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — import value recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 21 1000 USD in 2008.
- How does Laos rank for composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — import value?
- Laos ranks 71st out of 220 countries with data for 2024.
- Is composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — import value rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,151.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Composite paper and paperboard (export/import) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en