Graphic papers — Import quantity in Middle Africa
Middle Africa: Graphic papers — Import quantity was 92,391 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Graphic papers — Import quantity in Middle Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for graphic papers — import quantity in Middle Africa is 92,391 t, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 32.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, graphic papers — import quantity in Middle Africa peaked at 92,391 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,500 t, in 1961.
Middle Africa ranks 29th of 29 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Graphic papers — Import quantity in Middle Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,500 t | — |
| 1962 | 2,500 t | +66.7% |
| 1963 | 3,300 t | +32.0% |
| 1964 | 3,100 t | -6.1% |
| 1965 | 4,500 t | +45.2% |
| 1966 | 4,200 t | -6.7% |
| 1967 | 5,300 t | +26.2% |
| 1968 | 5,000 t | -5.7% |
| 1969 | 3,900 t | -22.0% |
| 1970 | 4,700 t | +20.5% |
| 1971 | 11,600 t | +146.8% |
| 1972 | 7,600 t | -34.5% |
| 1973 | 7,990 t | +5.1% |
| 1974 | 10,600 t | +32.7% |
| 1975 | 19,000 t | +79.2% |
| 1976 | 11,600 t | -38.9% |
| 1977 | 11,600 t | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 10,100 t | -12.9% |
| 1979 | 11,800 t | +16.8% |
| 1980 | 11,300 t | -4.2% |
| 1981 | 9,000 t | -20.4% |
| 1982 | 10,500 t | +16.7% |
| 1983 | 8,900 t | -15.2% |
| 1984 | 9,800 t | +10.1% |
| 1985 | 16,400 t | +67.3% |
| 1986 | 24,100 t | +47.0% |
| 1987 | 15,300 t | -36.5% |
| 1988 | 18,400 t | +20.3% |
| 1989 | 14,000 t | -23.9% |
| 1990 | 12,100 t | -13.6% |
| 1991 | 15,600 t | +28.9% |
| 1992 | 12,832 t | -17.7% |
| 1993 | 20,201 t | +57.4% |
| 1994 | 20,070 t | -0.6% |
| 1995 | 8,144 t | -59.4% |
| 1996 | 19,443 t | +138.7% |
| 1997 | 17,849 t | -8.2% |
| 1998 | 19,154 t | +7.3% |
| 1999 | 20,099 t | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 18,246 t | -9.2% |
| 2001 | 17,915 t | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 28,713 t | +60.3% |
| 2003 | 35,551 t | +23.8% |
| 2004 | 42,625 t | +19.9% |
| 2005 | 42,658 t | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 34,061 t | -20.2% |
| 2007 | 37,693 t | +10.7% |
| 2008 | 56,160 t | +49.0% |
| 2009 | 45,672 t | -18.7% |
| 2010 | 49,251 t | +7.8% |
| 2011 | 59,466 t | +20.7% |
| 2012 | 63,265 t | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 64,564 t | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 69,801 t | +8.1% |
| 2015 | 58,495 t | -16.2% |
| 2016 | 65,494 t | +12.0% |
| 2017 | 89,888 t | +37.2% |
| 2018 | 65,484 t | -27.1% |
| 2019 | 74,879 t | +14.3% |
| 2020 | 57,561 t | -23.1% |
| 2021 | 68,660 t | +19.3% |
| 2022 | 74,208 t | +8.1% |
| 2023 | 90,346 t | +21.7% |
| 2024 | 92,391 t | +2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,700 t | 1,500 t | 5,300 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 10,659 t | 4,700 t | 19,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,770 t | 8,900 t | 24,100 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 16,549 t | 8,144 t | 20,201 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 35,929 t | 17,915 t | 56,160 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 66,059 t | 49,251 t | 89,888 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 76,633 t | 57,561 t | 92,391 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Middle Africa
- 26 Philippines 471,545 t compare
- 27 Canada 408,495 t compare
- 28 Australia 402,775 t compare
- 29 Czechia 383,000 t compare
- 30 Thailand 381,018 t compare
- 31 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 376,918 t compare
- 32 Republic of Korea 332,316 t compare
More environment data for Middle Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -9.38 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -9.88 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.198 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.13 °C (2025)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 3,754 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 0 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous — Production 122.87 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 16.92 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export value 354,880 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is graphic papers — import quantity in Middle Africa?
- Graphic papers — import quantity in Middle Africa was 92,391 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest graphic papers — import quantity recorded in Middle Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 92,391 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest graphic papers — import quantity recorded in Middle Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,500 t in 1961.
- How does Middle Africa rank for graphic papers — import quantity?
- Middle Africa ranks 29th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is graphic papers — import quantity rising or falling in Middle Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle Africa 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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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