Graphic papers — Import quantity in Kuwait
Kuwait: Graphic papers — Import quantity was 49,940 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Graphic papers — Import quantity in Kuwait, 1964–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for graphic papers — import quantity in Kuwait is 49,940 t, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 13.2% on the previous year and down 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, graphic papers — import quantity in Kuwait peaked at 116,997 t in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3,900 t, in 1964.
That places Kuwait 94th out of 252 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.
Graphic papers — Import quantity in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 3,900 t | — |
| 1965 | 4,700 t | +20.5% |
| 1966 | 5,400 t | +14.9% |
| 1967 | 4,500 t | -16.7% |
| 1968 | 5,600 t | +24.4% |
| 1969 | 5,800 t | +3.6% |
| 1970 | 6,700 t | +15.5% |
| 1971 | 12,500 t | +86.6% |
| 1972 | 8,700 t | -30.4% |
| 1973 | 8,700 t | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 17,900 t | +105.7% |
| 1975 | 16,800 t | -6.1% |
| 1976 | 13,900 t | -17.3% |
| 1977 | 34,500 t | +148.2% |
| 1978 | 31,500 t | -8.7% |
| 1979 | 38,200 t | +21.3% |
| 1980 | 45,500 t | +19.1% |
| 1981 | 40,500 t | -11.0% |
| 1982 | 42,300 t | +4.4% |
| 1983 | 32,000 t | -24.3% |
| 1984 | 42,600 t | +33.1% |
| 1985 | 34,000 t | -20.2% |
| 1986 | 69,806 t | +105.3% |
| 1987 | 72,147 t | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 46,408 t | -35.7% |
| 1989 | 61,947 t | +33.5% |
| 1990 | 20,637 t | -66.7% |
| 1991 | 20,637 t | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 39,678 t | +92.3% |
| 1993 | 40,308 t | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 48,028 t | +19.2% |
| 1995 | 11,390 t | -76.3% |
| 1996 | 24,700 t | +116.9% |
| 1997 | 24,700 t | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 24,700 t | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 49,600 t | +100.8% |
| 2000 | 49,600 t | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 46,300 t | -6.7% |
| 2002 | 46,300 t | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 46,300 t | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 78,100 t | +68.7% |
| 2005 | 78,100 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 78,100 t | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 94,812 t | +21.4% |
| 2008 | 116,997 t | +23.4% |
| 2009 | 79,827 t | -31.8% |
| 2010 | 87,596 t | +9.7% |
| 2011 | 116,920 t | +33.5% |
| 2012 | 97,142 t | -16.9% |
| 2013 | 108,007 t | +11.2% |
| 2014 | 99,830 t | -7.6% |
| 2015 | 86,763 t | -13.1% |
| 2016 | 93,047 t | +7.2% |
| 2017 | 88,533 t | -4.9% |
| 2018 | 71,693 t | -19.0% |
| 2019 | 72,431 t | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 41,898 t | -42.2% |
| 2021 | 33,946 t | -19.0% |
| 2022 | 49,168 t | +44.8% |
| 2023 | 44,112 t | -10.3% |
| 2024 | 49,940 t | +13.2% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 49,940 t is below the median for high income countries, which is 52,306 t, 95% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 49,940 t is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 51,438 t, 97% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,983 t | 3,900 t | 5,800 t | 6 |
| 1970s | 18,940 t | 6,700 t | 38,200 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 48,721 t | 32,000 t | 72,147 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 30,438 t | 11,390 t | 49,600 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 71,444 t | 46,300 t | 116,997 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 92,196 t | 71,693 t | 116,920 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 43,813 t | 33,946 t | 49,940 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 91 Norway 54,671 t compare
- 92 Lebanon 52,936 t compare
- 93 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 52,490 t compare
- 95 Estonia 47,264 t compare
- 96 Yugoslav SFR 46,300 t compare
- 97 Côte d'Ivoire 41,934 t compare
- 97 Cote d'Ivoire 41,934 t compare
More environment data for Kuwait
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -57.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -61.88 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.516 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.95 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 3.24 % 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 1.84 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is graphic papers — import quantity in Kuwait?
- Graphic papers — import quantity in Kuwait was 49,940 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest graphic papers — import quantity recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 116,997 t in 2008.
- What is the lowest graphic papers — import quantity recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,900 t in 1964.
- How does Kuwait rank for graphic papers — import quantity?
- Kuwait ranks 94th out of 252 countries with data for 2024.
- Is graphic papers — import quantity rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Graphic papers — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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