Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity in Botswana
Botswana: Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity was 147 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity in Botswana, 2009–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other paper and paperboard — export quantity in Botswana is 147 t, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 4.3% on the previous year and down 48.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — export quantity in Botswana peaked at 645 t in 2009 and was at its lowest, 60 t, in 2020.
Botswana ranks 160th of 237 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.
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity in Botswana, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 645 t | — |
| 2010 | 202 t | -68.7% |
| 2011 | 107 t | -47.0% |
| 2012 | 99 t | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 110 t | +11.1% |
| 2014 | 284 t | +158.2% |
| 2015 | 121 t | -57.4% |
| 2016 | 103 t | -14.9% |
| 2017 | 103 t | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 103 t | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 206 t | +100.0% |
| 2020 | 60 t | -70.9% |
| 2021 | 90 t | +50.0% |
| 2022 | 117 t | +30.0% |
| 2023 | 141 t | +20.5% |
| 2024 | 147 t | +4.3% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 147 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,416 t, 4% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 147 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 111 t, 1.3× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 645 t | 645 t | 645 t | 1 |
| 2010s | 143.8 t | 99 t | 284 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 111 t | 60 t | 147 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 157 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 168 t compare
- 158 Sao Tome and Principe 166 t compare
- 159 Iraq 160 t compare
- 161 Kyrgyzstan 144 t compare
- 161 Mali 144 t compare
- 163 Saint Lucia 143 t compare
More environment data for Botswana
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 6.04 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 6.49 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.381 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.443 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -4.05 % 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 0.3323 % 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 other paper and paperboard — export quantity in Botswana?
- Other paper and paperboard — export quantity in Botswana was 147 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard — export quantity recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 645 t in 2009.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — export quantity recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 60 t in 2020.
- How does Botswana rank for other paper and paperboard — export quantity?
- Botswana ranks 160th out of 237 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — export quantity rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity. 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