Other paper and paperboard — Export value in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa: Other paper and paperboard — Export value was 51,176 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Export value in Eastern Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Eastern Africa recorded 51,176 1000 USD for other paper and paperboard — export value in 2024.
The figure is up 19.8% on the previous year and up 55.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — export value in Eastern Africa peaked at 79,280 1000 USD in 2021 and was at its lowest, 206 1000 USD, in 1961.
Eastern Africa ranks 27th 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.
Other paper and paperboard — Export value in Eastern Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 206 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 257 1000 USD | +24.8% |
| 1963 | 213 1000 USD | -17.1% |
| 1964 | 1,128 1000 USD | +429.6% |
| 1965 | 875 1000 USD | -22.4% |
| 1966 | 881 1000 USD | +0.7% |
| 1967 | 912 1000 USD | +3.5% |
| 1968 | 935 1000 USD | +2.5% |
| 1969 | 1,039 1000 USD | +11.1% |
| 1970 | 1,077 1000 USD | +3.7% |
| 1971 | 1,043 1000 USD | -3.2% |
| 1972 | 1,140 1000 USD | +9.3% |
| 1973 | 1,080 1000 USD | -5.3% |
| 1974 | 1,483 1000 USD | +37.3% |
| 1975 | 2,897 1000 USD | +95.3% |
| 1976 | 4,582 1000 USD | +58.2% |
| 1977 | 4,995 1000 USD | +9.0% |
| 1978 | 5,040 1000 USD | +0.9% |
| 1979 | 6,039 1000 USD | +19.8% |
| 1980 | 7,252 1000 USD | +20.1% |
| 1981 | 6,048 1000 USD | -16.6% |
| 1982 | 8,385 1000 USD | +38.6% |
| 1983 | 7,314 1000 USD | -12.8% |
| 1984 | 4,189 1000 USD | -42.7% |
| 1985 | 6,870 1000 USD | +64.0% |
| 1986 | 4,851 1000 USD | -29.4% |
| 1987 | 6,949 1000 USD | +43.2% |
| 1988 | 4,906 1000 USD | -29.4% |
| 1989 | 4,906 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 4,906 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 4,906 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 11,861 1000 USD | +141.8% |
| 1993 | 927 1000 USD | -92.2% |
| 1994 | 769 1000 USD | -17.0% |
| 1995 | 3,999 1000 USD | +420.0% |
| 1996 | 5,279 1000 USD | +32.0% |
| 1997 | 5,858 1000 USD | +11.0% |
| 1998 | 6,113 1000 USD | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 5,774 1000 USD | -5.5% |
| 2000 | 12,666 1000 USD | +119.4% |
| 2001 | 13,145 1000 USD | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 6,223 1000 USD | -52.7% |
| 2003 | 14,101 1000 USD | +126.6% |
| 2004 | 21,509 1000 USD | +52.5% |
| 2005 | 21,509 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 19,426 1000 USD | -9.7% |
| 2007 | 32,482 1000 USD | +67.2% |
| 2008 | 45,214 1000 USD | +39.2% |
| 2009 | 47,787 1000 USD | +5.7% |
| 2010 | 34,472 1000 USD | -27.9% |
| 2011 | 36,098 1000 USD | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 69,569 1000 USD | +92.7% |
| 2013 | 69,380 1000 USD | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 32,941 1000 USD | -52.5% |
| 2015 | 46,461 1000 USD | +41.0% |
| 2016 | 36,278 1000 USD | -21.9% |
| 2017 | 43,049 1000 USD | +18.7% |
| 2018 | 53,325 1000 USD | +23.9% |
| 2019 | 76,440 1000 USD | +43.3% |
| 2020 | 69,555 1000 USD | -9.0% |
| 2021 | 79,280 1000 USD | +14.0% |
| 2022 | 74,671 1000 USD | -5.8% |
| 2023 | 42,725 1000 USD | -42.8% |
| 2024 | 51,176 1000 USD | +19.8% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard — Export value in Eastern Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | +429.6% | 213 1000 USD | 1,128 1000 USD |
| 1995 | +420.0% | 769 1000 USD | 3,999 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 716.22 1000 USD | 206 1000 USD | 1,128 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,938 1000 USD | 1,043 1000 USD | 6,039 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,167 1000 USD | 4,189 1000 USD | 8,385 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,039 1000 USD | 769 1000 USD | 11,861 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 23,406 1000 USD | 6,223 1000 USD | 47,787 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 49,801 1000 USD | 32,941 1000 USD | 76,440 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 63,481 1000 USD | 42,725 1000 USD | 79,280 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa
- 24 Russian Federation 831,299 1000 USD compare
- 24 Russia 831,299 1000 USD compare
- 26 Republic of Korea 775,431 1000 USD compare
- 27 Belgium-Luxembourg 769,638 1000 USD compare
- 28 India 768,863 1000 USD compare
- 29 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 681,605 1000 USD compare
- 29 United Kingdom 681,605 1000 USD compare
More environment data for Eastern Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -7.18 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.229 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.28 °C (2025)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$, 2015 107,047 million USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export value 97,059 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Production 4.52 million m3 (2024)
- Wood charcoal — Production 17.47 million t (2024)
- Other industrial roundwood, non-coniferous (production) — Production 11.13 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — export value in Eastern Africa?
- Other paper and paperboard — export value in Eastern Africa was 51,176 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard — export value recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 79,280 1000 USD in 2021.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — export value recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 206 1000 USD in 1961.
- How does Eastern Africa rank for other paper and paperboard — export value?
- Eastern Africa ranks 27th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — export value rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other paper and paperboard — Export value. 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