Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” Import quantity in Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” Import quantity was 9,972 t in 2024. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2024)
9,972 t
Change on year
down 0.5%
Rank
25th
of 31 groups
All-time high
62,419 t
in 1998
All-time low
7,297 t
in 2018
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” Import quantity in Eastern Africa, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2024, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” import quantity in Eastern Africa stood at 9,972 t.

The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 31.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” import quantity in Eastern Africa peaked at 62,419 t in 1998 and was at its lowest, 7,297 t, in 2018.

Eastern Africa ranks 25th of 31 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 64 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 25,578 t 16,300 t 36,800 t 9
1970s 47,150 t 36,800 t 60,200 t 10
1980s 30,776 t 19,657 t 41,100 t 10
1990s 33,671 t 18,267 t 62,419 t 10
2000s 23,568 t 11,774 t 37,269 t 10
2010s 13,972 t 7,297 t 25,989 t 10
2020s 12,626 t 9,972 t 18,480 t 5

Countries ranked near Eastern Africa

  1. 22 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 29,857 t compare
  2. 23 Russian Federation 28,273 t compare
  3. 24 Viet Nam 28,236 t compare
  4. 25 Australia and New Zealand 25,991 t compare
  5. 26 New Zealand 21,938 t compare
  6. 27 Thailand 19,520 t compare
  7. 28 Saudi Arabia 19,284 t compare

See the full ranking of 258 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” import quantity in Eastern Africa?
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” import quantity in Eastern Africa was 9,972 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” import quantity recorded in Eastern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 62,419 t in 1998.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” import quantity recorded in Eastern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 7,297 t in 2018.
How does Eastern Africa rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” import quantity?
Eastern Africa ranks 25th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” import quantity rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 31.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Eastern Africa 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 β€” Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β€” Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
258 places, 11,061 data points, 1961–2024
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