Germany — Newsprint — Import Quantity in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Germany — Newsprint — Import Quantity was 77 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Germany — Newsprint — Import Quantity in Sri Lanka, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for germany — newsprint — import quantity in Sri Lanka is 77 t, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 196.2% on the previous year and down 98.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, germany — newsprint — import quantity in Sri Lanka peaked at 7,602 t in 2001 and was at its lowest, 26 t, in 2017.
That places Sri Lanka 56th out of 88 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Germany — Newsprint — Import Quantity in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2,676 t | — |
| 1998 | 171 t | -93.6% |
| 1999 | 2,600 t | +1420.5% |
| 2000 | 280 t | -89.2% |
| 2001 | 7,602 t | +2615.0% |
| 2002 | 4,807 t | -36.8% |
| 2003 | 195 t | -95.9% |
| 2004 | 1,594 t | +717.4% |
| 2005 | 49 t | -96.9% |
| 2008 | 5,535 t | +11195.9% |
| 2009 | 3,860 t | -30.3% |
| 2010 | 7,464 t | +93.4% |
| 2011 | 6,693 t | -10.3% |
| 2012 | 2,603 t | -61.1% |
| 2013 | 117 t | -95.5% |
| 2014 | 222 t | +89.7% |
| 2015 | 334 t | +50.5% |
| 2016 | 60 t | -82.0% |
| 2017 | 26 t | -56.7% |
| 2018 | 77 t | +196.2% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 77 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 69.5 t, 1.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Germany — Newsprint — Import Quantity in Sri Lanka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +11195.9% | 49 t | 5,535 t |
| 2001 | +2615.0% | 280 t | 7,602 t |
| 1999 | +1420.5% | 171 t | 2,600 t |
| 2004 | +717.4% | 195 t | 1,594 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,816 t | 171 t | 2,676 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 2,990 t | 49 t | 7,602 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,955 t | 26 t | 7,464 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More environment data for Sri Lanka
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.24 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 5.49 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.207 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.849 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 5.63 % 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 1.22 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is germany — newsprint — import quantity in Sri Lanka?
- Germany — newsprint — import quantity in Sri Lanka was 77 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest germany — newsprint — import quantity recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 7,602 t in 2001.
- What is the lowest germany — newsprint — import quantity recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 26 t in 2017.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for germany — newsprint — import quantity?
- Sri Lanka ranks 56th out of 88 countries with data for 2018.
- Is germany — newsprint — import quantity rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 98.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Germany — 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/