Other paper and paperboard β Import quantity in Northern Africa
Northern Africa: Other paper and paperboard β Import quantity was 2.37 million t in 2024. β Volatile
Other paper and paperboard β Import quantity in Northern Africa, 1961β2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other paper and paperboard β import quantity in Northern Africa is 2.37 million t, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 19.3% on the previous year and up 67.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard β import quantity in Northern Africa peaked at 2.37 million t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 79,200 t, in 1964.
Northern Africa ranks 11th of 45 regions on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 100,022 t | 79,200 t | 122,800 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 159,800 t | 115,900 t | 212,500 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 348,912 t | 236,800 t | 416,355 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 517,172 t | 384,020 t | 855,223 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 838,499 t | 365,934 t | 1.09 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.47 million t | 1.10 million t | 1.98 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.05 million t | 1.72 million t | 2.37 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Northern Africa
More environment data for Northern Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.281 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.61 Β°C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish β Production 864,000 t (2024)
- Recovered paper β Production 701,000 t (2024)
- Agricultural land β Share in Land area 27.72 % (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) β Use per area of cropland 4.57 kg/ha (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) β Use per capita 0.84 kg/cap (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) β Use per value of agricultural production 2.41 g/Int$ (2024)
- Country area β Area 789,689 1000 ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard β import quantity in Northern Africa?
- Other paper and paperboard β import quantity in Northern Africa was 2.37 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard β import quantity recorded in Northern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.37 million t in 2024.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard β import quantity recorded in Northern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 79,200 t in 1964.
- How does Northern Africa rank for other paper and paperboard β import quantity?
- Northern Africa ranks 11th out of 45 regions with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard β import quantity rising or falling in Northern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other paper and paperboard β Import 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