Graphic papers — Export quantity in Africa

Africa: Graphic papers — Export quantity was 136,880 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
136,880 t
Change on year
down 8.0%
Rank
17th
of 33 groups
All-time high
612,660 t
in 2008
All-time low
3,400 t
in 1963
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Graphic papers — Export quantity in Africa, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, graphic papers — export quantity in Africa stood at 136,880 t.

That represents a change of down 8.0% on the previous year and down 36.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, graphic papers — export quantity in Africa peaked at 612,660 t in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3,400 t, in 1963.

Africa ranks 17th of 33 groups 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4,111 t 3,400 t 5,300 t 9
1970s 57,570 t 3,700 t 126,400 t 10
1980s 207,039 t 92,700 t 357,191 t 10
1990s 157,968 t 97,313 t 257,791 t 10
2000s 361,502 t 164,216 t 612,660 t 10
2010s 202,051 t 152,326 t 366,887 t 10
2020s 138,120 t 110,884 t 158,007 t 5

Countries ranked near Africa

  1. 14 Russian Federation 1.12 million t compare
  2. 15 Italy 940,565 t compare
  3. 16 Spain 894,075 t compare
  4. 17 Japan 732,479 t compare
  5. 18 France 724,610 t compare
  6. 19 Norway 655,701 t compare
  7. 20 Thailand 606,976 t compare

See the full ranking of 248 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is graphic papers — export quantity in Africa?
Graphic papers — export quantity in Africa was 136,880 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest graphic papers — export quantity recorded in Africa?
The highest recorded value was 612,660 t in 2008.
What is the lowest graphic papers — export quantity recorded in Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 3,400 t in 1963.
How does Africa rank for graphic papers — export quantity?
Africa ranks 17th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is graphic papers — export quantity rising or falling in Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 36.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Graphic papers — Export quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Graphic papers — Export quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
248 places, 8,978 data points, 1961–2024
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