Other paper and paperboard — Import value in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Other paper and paperboard — Import value was 170,769 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Import value in Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka is 170,769 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 19.0% on the previous year and down 23.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — import value in Sri Lanka peaked at 222,581 1000 USD in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1,757 1000 USD, in 1965.
Sri Lanka ranks 79th of 255 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 — Import value in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,032 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 2,374 1000 USD | +16.8% |
| 1963 | 1,936 1000 USD | -18.4% |
| 1964 | 3,082 1000 USD | +59.2% |
| 1965 | 1,757 1000 USD | -43.0% |
| 1966 | 3,103 1000 USD | +76.6% |
| 1967 | 3,377 1000 USD | +8.8% |
| 1968 | 2,630 1000 USD | -22.1% |
| 1969 | 2,648 1000 USD | +0.7% |
| 1970 | 4,441 1000 USD | +67.7% |
| 1971 | 2,297 1000 USD | -48.3% |
| 1972 | 2,278 1000 USD | -0.8% |
| 1973 | 2,278 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 2,444 1000 USD | +7.3% |
| 1975 | 2,338 1000 USD | -4.3% |
| 1976 | 2,630 1000 USD | +12.5% |
| 1977 | 4,278 1000 USD | +62.7% |
| 1978 | 6,308 1000 USD | +47.5% |
| 1979 | 5,348 1000 USD | -15.2% |
| 1980 | 10,075 1000 USD | +88.4% |
| 1981 | 10,075 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 10,949 1000 USD | +8.7% |
| 1983 | 10,089 1000 USD | -7.9% |
| 1984 | 7,532 1000 USD | -25.3% |
| 1985 | 9,807 1000 USD | +30.2% |
| 1986 | 5,783 1000 USD | -41.0% |
| 1987 | 11,800 1000 USD | +104.0% |
| 1988 | 30,187 1000 USD | +155.8% |
| 1989 | 20,870 1000 USD | -30.9% |
| 1990 | 23,794 1000 USD | +14.0% |
| 1991 | 23,247 1000 USD | -2.3% |
| 1992 | 23,309 1000 USD | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 13,320 1000 USD | -42.9% |
| 1994 | 30,899 1000 USD | +132.0% |
| 1995 | 28,562 1000 USD | -7.6% |
| 1996 | 28,562 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 32,920 1000 USD | +15.3% |
| 1998 | 33,744 1000 USD | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 33,744 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 33,744 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 50,054 1000 USD | +48.3% |
| 2002 | 48,173 1000 USD | -3.8% |
| 2003 | 52,415 1000 USD | +8.8% |
| 2004 | 80,295 1000 USD | +53.2% |
| 2005 | 71,068 1000 USD | -11.5% |
| 2006 | 45,026 1000 USD | -36.6% |
| 2007 | 77,849 1000 USD | +72.9% |
| 2008 | 110,569 1000 USD | +42.0% |
| 2009 | 91,225 1000 USD | -17.5% |
| 2010 | 176,236 1000 USD | +93.2% |
| 2011 | 212,962 1000 USD | +20.8% |
| 2012 | 140,175 1000 USD | -34.2% |
| 2013 | 158,338 1000 USD | +13.0% |
| 2014 | 222,581 1000 USD | +40.6% |
| 2015 | 189,303 1000 USD | -15.0% |
| 2016 | 197,567 1000 USD | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 181,283 1000 USD | -8.2% |
| 2018 | 193,772 1000 USD | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 156,494 1000 USD | -19.2% |
| 2020 | 144,776 1000 USD | -7.5% |
| 2021 | 222,226 1000 USD | +53.5% |
| 2022 | 215,232 1000 USD | -3.1% |
| 2023 | 143,500 1000 USD | -33.3% |
| 2024 | 170,769 1000 USD | +19.0% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 170,769 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 59,951 1000 USD, 2.8× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 170,769 1000 USD is above the median for South Asia, which is 100,632 1000 USD, 1.7× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,549 1000 USD | 1,757 1000 USD | 3,377 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,464 1000 USD | 2,278 1000 USD | 6,308 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,717 1000 USD | 5,783 1000 USD | 30,187 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 27,210 1000 USD | 13,320 1000 USD | 33,744 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 66,042 1000 USD | 33,744 1000 USD | 110,569 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 182,871 1000 USD | 140,175 1000 USD | 222,581 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 179,301 1000 USD | 143,500 1000 USD | 222,226 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More environment data for Sri Lanka
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.24 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 5.49 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.207 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.849 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 5.63 % 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 1.22 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — import value in Sri Lanka?
- Other paper and paperboard — import value in Sri Lanka was 170,769 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 Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 222,581 1000 USD in 2014.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,757 1000 USD in 1965.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for other paper and paperboard — import value?
- Sri Lanka ranks 79th out of 255 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — import value rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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