Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity was 14,357 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other paper and paperboard — import quantity in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 14,357 t, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 17.7% on the previous year and up 120.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — import quantity in Democratic Republic of the Congo peaked at 14,424 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 86 t, in 1992.
Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 15th of 21 regions 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 — Import quantity in Democratic Republic of the Congo, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,400 t | — |
| 1962 | 2,900 t | +107.1% |
| 1963 | 3,800 t | +31.0% |
| 1964 | 5,500 t | +44.7% |
| 1965 | 5,700 t | +3.6% |
| 1966 | 13,700 t | +140.4% |
| 1967 | 5,000 t | -63.5% |
| 1968 | 5,300 t | +6.0% |
| 1969 | 5,300 t | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 5,300 t | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 10,000 t | +88.7% |
| 1972 | 7,900 t | -21.0% |
| 1973 | 8,900 t | +12.7% |
| 1974 | 10,000 t | +12.4% |
| 1975 | 4,500 t | -55.0% |
| 1976 | 2,300 t | -48.9% |
| 1977 | 2,100 t | -8.7% |
| 1978 | 2,100 t | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 2,100 t | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 2,100 t | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 1,000 t | -52.4% |
| 1982 | 1,500 t | +50.0% |
| 1983 | 1,500 t | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 1,500 t | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 5,600 t | +273.3% |
| 1986 | 8,900 t | +58.9% |
| 1987 | 6,300 t | -29.2% |
| 1988 | 4,400 t | -30.2% |
| 1989 | 3,400 t | -22.7% |
| 1990 | 7,300 t | +114.7% |
| 1991 | 6,500 t | -11.0% |
| 1992 | 86 t | -98.7% |
| 1993 | 561 t | +552.3% |
| 1994 | 622 t | +10.9% |
| 1995 | 2,133 t | +242.9% |
| 1996 | 1,000 t | -53.1% |
| 1997 | 400 t | -60.0% |
| 1998 | 401 t | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 1,000 t | +149.4% |
| 2000 | 1,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 1,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 928 t | -7.2% |
| 2003 | 1,247 t | +34.4% |
| 2004 | 2,399 t | +92.4% |
| 2005 | 2,399 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 2,193 t | -8.6% |
| 2007 | 5,658 t | +158.0% |
| 2008 | 5,657 t | -0.0% |
| 2009 | 7,036 t | +24.4% |
| 2010 | 7,958 t | +13.1% |
| 2011 | 11,696 t | +47.0% |
| 2012 | 1,883 t | -83.9% |
| 2013 | 6,302 t | +234.7% |
| 2014 | 6,507 t | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 2,622 t | -59.7% |
| 2016 | 2,218 t | -15.4% |
| 2017 | 6,026 t | +171.7% |
| 2018 | 3,002 t | -50.2% |
| 2019 | 4,813 t | +60.3% |
| 2020 | 7,560 t | +57.1% |
| 2021 | 7,811 t | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 14,424 t | +84.7% |
| 2023 | 12,197 t | -15.4% |
| 2024 | 14,357 t | +17.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,400 t | 1,400 t | 13,700 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,520 t | 2,100 t | 10,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,620 t | 1,000 t | 8,900 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,000 t | 86 t | 7,300 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,952 t | 928 t | 7,036 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,303 t | 1,883 t | 11,696 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,270 t | 7,560 t | 14,424 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 12 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 1.67 million t compare
- 13 Belgium-Luxembourg 1.52 million t compare
- 14 India 1.34 million t compare
- 15 Czechia 1.16 million t compare
- 16 Saudi Arabia 1.05 million t compare
- 17 Philippines 1.00 million t compare
- 18 Thailand 911,625 t compare
More environment data for Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -10.46 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -10.22 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.193 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.17 °C (2025)
- Cropland — Share in Agricultural land 50.42 % (2024)
- Agricultural land — Value of agricultural production (Int. $) per Area 361.16 USD_PPP/ha (2024)
- Cropland — Share in Land area 8.16 % (2024)
- Cropland — Area per capita 0.17 ha/cap (2024)
- Arable land — Area 16,516 1000 ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — import quantity in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Other paper and paperboard — import quantity in Democratic Republic of the Congo was 14,357 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard — import quantity recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 14,424 t in 2022.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — import quantity recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 86 t in 1992.
- How does Democratic Republic of the Congo rank for other paper and paperboard — import quantity?
- Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 15th out of 21 regions with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — import quantity rising or falling in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 120.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of the Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other paper and paperboard — 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