Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity was 424 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1966–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at 424 t.
That represents a change of down 4.7% on the previous year and down 26.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Democratic Republic of the Congo peaked at 2,300 t in 1990 and was at its lowest, 3 t, in 2002.
Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 14th of 20 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, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Democratic Republic of the Congo, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 700 t | — |
| 1967 | 500 t | -28.6% |
| 1968 | 300 t | -40.0% |
| 1969 | 300 t | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 300 t | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 1,000 t | +233.3% |
| 1972 | 1,500 t | +50.0% |
| 1973 | 1,400 t | -6.7% |
| 1974 | 2,000 t | +42.9% |
| 1975 | 1,000 t | -50.0% |
| 1976 | 1,200 t | +20.0% |
| 1977 | 900 t | -25.0% |
| 1978 | 900 t | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 900 t | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 900 t | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 400 t | -55.6% |
| 1982 | 600 t | +50.0% |
| 1983 | 600 t | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 600 t | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 1,600 t | +166.7% |
| 1986 | 1,900 t | +18.8% |
| 1987 | 1,300 t | -31.6% |
| 1988 | 1,400 t | +7.7% |
| 1989 | 1,400 t | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2,300 t | +64.3% |
| 1991 | 2,300 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3 t | -99.9% |
| 2003 | 59 t | +1866.7% |
| 2004 | 707 t | +1098.3% |
| 2005 | 707 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 425 t | -39.9% |
| 2007 | 366 t | -13.9% |
| 2008 | 546 t | +49.2% |
| 2009 | 412 t | -24.5% |
| 2010 | 787 t | +91.0% |
| 2011 | 422 t | -46.4% |
| 2012 | 174 t | -58.8% |
| 2013 | 166 t | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 579 t | +248.8% |
| 2015 | 197 t | -66.0% |
| 2016 | 456 t | +131.5% |
| 2017 | 212 t | -53.5% |
| 2018 | 235 t | +10.8% |
| 2019 | 263 t | +11.9% |
| 2020 | 326 t | +24.0% |
| 2021 | 324 t | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 1,765 t | +444.8% |
| 2023 | 445 t | -74.8% |
| 2024 | 424 t | -4.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 450 t | 300 t | 700 t | 4 |
| 1970s | 1,110 t | 300 t | 2,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,070 t | 400 t | 1,900 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,300 t | 2,300 t | 2,300 t | 2 |
| 2000s | 403.12 t | 3 t | 707 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 349.1 t | 166 t | 787 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 656.8 t | 324 t | 1,765 t | 5 |
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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, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Democratic Republic of the Congo was 424 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 2,300 t in 1990.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 t in 2002.
- How does Democratic Republic of the Congo rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity?
- Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 14th out of 20 regions with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity rising or falling in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.8%. 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, not elsewhere specified — 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