Other paper and paperboard — Import value in Africa
Africa: Other paper and paperboard — Import value was 3.68 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Import value in Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other paper and paperboard — import value in Africa is 3.68 million 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 24.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — import value in Africa peaked at 4.33 million 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 59,146 1000 USD, in 1961.
That places Africa 16th out of 29 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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 value in Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 59,146 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 64,807 1000 USD | +9.6% |
| 1963 | 72,633 1000 USD | +12.1% |
| 1964 | 72,115 1000 USD | -0.7% |
| 1965 | 78,018 1000 USD | +8.2% |
| 1966 | 83,322 1000 USD | +6.8% |
| 1967 | 99,582 1000 USD | +19.5% |
| 1968 | 102,563 1000 USD | +3.0% |
| 1969 | 115,754 1000 USD | +12.9% |
| 1970 | 125,968 1000 USD | +8.8% |
| 1971 | 133,230 1000 USD | +5.8% |
| 1972 | 113,928 1000 USD | -14.5% |
| 1973 | 175,075 1000 USD | +53.7% |
| 1974 | 312,181 1000 USD | +78.3% |
| 1975 | 278,420 1000 USD | -10.8% |
| 1976 | 232,009 1000 USD | -16.7% |
| 1977 | 300,029 1000 USD | +29.3% |
| 1978 | 338,513 1000 USD | +12.8% |
| 1979 | 349,844 1000 USD | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 417,711 1000 USD | +19.4% |
| 1981 | 561,305 1000 USD | +34.4% |
| 1982 | 497,158 1000 USD | -11.4% |
| 1983 | 495,826 1000 USD | -0.3% |
| 1984 | 421,894 1000 USD | -14.9% |
| 1985 | 434,577 1000 USD | +3.0% |
| 1986 | 568,959 1000 USD | +30.9% |
| 1987 | 596,390 1000 USD | +4.8% |
| 1988 | 554,808 1000 USD | -7.0% |
| 1989 | 642,383 1000 USD | +15.8% |
| 1990 | 763,055 1000 USD | +18.8% |
| 1991 | 694,035 1000 USD | -9.0% |
| 1992 | 603,883 1000 USD | -13.0% |
| 1993 | 600,794 1000 USD | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 714,827 1000 USD | +19.0% |
| 1995 | 852,859 1000 USD | +19.3% |
| 1996 | 757,568 1000 USD | -11.2% |
| 1997 | 744,687 1000 USD | -1.7% |
| 1998 | 718,712 1000 USD | -3.5% |
| 1999 | 929,961 1000 USD | +29.4% |
| 2000 | 596,052 1000 USD | -35.9% |
| 2001 | 725,907 1000 USD | +21.8% |
| 2002 | 833,726 1000 USD | +14.9% |
| 2003 | 1.07 million 1000 USD | +28.2% |
| 2004 | 1.27 million 1000 USD | +19.2% |
| 2005 | 1.30 million 1000 USD | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 1.28 million 1000 USD | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 1.71 million 1000 USD | +33.3% |
| 2008 | 1.88 million 1000 USD | +9.9% |
| 2009 | 1.76 million 1000 USD | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 2.31 million 1000 USD | +30.8% |
| 2011 | 2.53 million 1000 USD | +9.7% |
| 2012 | 2.21 million 1000 USD | -12.5% |
| 2013 | 2.47 million 1000 USD | +11.7% |
| 2014 | 2.95 million 1000 USD | +19.3% |
| 2015 | 2.48 million 1000 USD | -16.0% |
| 2016 | 2.65 million 1000 USD | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 2.70 million 1000 USD | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 3.01 million 1000 USD | +11.7% |
| 2019 | 3.11 million 1000 USD | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 3.13 million 1000 USD | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 3.29 million 1000 USD | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 4.33 million 1000 USD | +31.6% |
| 2023 | 3.63 million 1000 USD | -16.2% |
| 2024 | 3.68 million 1000 USD | +1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 83,104 1000 USD | 59,146 1000 USD | 115,754 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 235,920 1000 USD | 113,928 1000 USD | 349,844 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 519,101 1000 USD | 417,711 1000 USD | 642,383 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 738,038 1000 USD | 600,794 1000 USD | 929,961 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.24 million 1000 USD | 596,052 1000 USD | 1.88 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.64 million 1000 USD | 2.21 million 1000 USD | 3.11 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.61 million 1000 USD | 3.13 million 1000 USD | 4.33 million 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa
- 13 Belgium 1.75 million 1000 USD compare
- 14 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 1.73 million 1000 USD compare
- 15 Türkiye 1.47 million 1000 USD compare
- 15 Turkey 1.47 million 1000 USD compare
- 17 Viet Nam 1.34 million 1000 USD compare
- 17 Vietnam 1.34 million 1000 USD compare
- 19 India 1.10 million 1000 USD compare
More environment data for Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -7.93 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.12 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.213 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.32 °C (2025)
- Sawnwood, coniferous — Production, annual growth rate -0.147 % change on previous year (2024)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 2.91 % change on previous year (2024)
- Value Added Deflator (Agriculture, forestry and fishery) — Value US$ -3.54 % change on previous year (2024)
- Pesticides (total) — Import value, annual growth rate -3.4 % change on previous year (2024)
- Pesticides (total) — Export value, gaps filled 370,530 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — import value in Africa?
- Other paper and paperboard — import value in Africa was 3.68 million 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4.33 million 1000 USD in 2022.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 59,146 1000 USD in 1961.
- How does Africa rank for other paper and paperboard — import value?
- Africa ranks 16th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — import value rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other paper and paperboard — Import 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