Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Jordan
Jordan: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity was 3,540 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Jordan, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Jordan recorded 3,540 t for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in 2024.
That represents a change of up 173.1% on the previous year and down 59.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Jordan peaked at 21,600 t in 1995 and was at its lowest, 800 t, in 1961.
That places Jordan 71st out of 242 countries 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, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Jordan, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 800 t | — |
| 1962 | 3,100 t | +287.5% |
| 1963 | 2,000 t | -35.5% |
| 1964 | 2,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 1,800 t | -10.0% |
| 1966 | 2,900 t | +61.1% |
| 1967 | 3,200 t | +10.3% |
| 1968 | 2,100 t | -34.4% |
| 1969 | 1,100 t | -47.6% |
| 1970 | 2,300 t | +109.1% |
| 1971 | 1,700 t | -26.1% |
| 1972 | 3,500 t | +105.9% |
| 1973 | 3,500 t | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 2,400 t | -31.4% |
| 1975 | 4,300 t | +79.2% |
| 1976 | 9,200 t | +114.0% |
| 1977 | 8,000 t | -13.0% |
| 1978 | 6,400 t | -20.0% |
| 1979 | 8,200 t | +28.1% |
| 1980 | 8,200 t | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 9,500 t | +15.9% |
| 1982 | 13,000 t | +36.8% |
| 1983 | 13,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 9,400 t | -27.7% |
| 1985 | 14,900 t | +58.5% |
| 1986 | 13,400 t | -10.1% |
| 1987 | 13,400 t | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 13,400 t | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 13,400 t | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 13,400 t | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 13,400 t | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 18,202 t | +35.8% |
| 1993 | 21,195 t | +16.4% |
| 1994 | 20,800 t | -1.9% |
| 1995 | 21,600 t | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 15,600 t | -27.8% |
| 1997 | 18,800 t | +20.5% |
| 1998 | 4,000 t | -78.7% |
| 1999 | 3,400 t | -15.0% |
| 2000 | 5,500 t | +61.8% |
| 2001 | 3,400 t | -38.2% |
| 2002 | 3,200 t | -5.9% |
| 2003 | 3,200 t | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 12,662 t | +295.7% |
| 2005 | 12,662 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 12,662 t | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 16,000 t | +26.4% |
| 2008 | 12,004 t | -25.0% |
| 2009 | 6,385 t | -46.8% |
| 2010 | 11,108 t | +74.0% |
| 2011 | 9,661 t | -13.0% |
| 2012 | 9,661 t | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 4,471 t | -53.7% |
| 2014 | 8,743 t | +95.5% |
| 2015 | 4,535 t | -48.1% |
| 2016 | 7,574 t | +67.0% |
| 2017 | 2,921 t | -61.4% |
| 2018 | 2,832 t | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 2,111 t | -25.5% |
| 2020 | 1,990 t | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 1,518 t | -23.7% |
| 2022 | 1,079 t | -28.9% |
| 2023 | 1,296 t | +20.1% |
| 2024 | 3,540 t | +173.1% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 3,540 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 915 t, 3.9× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 3,540 t is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 856 t, 4.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Jordan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +295.7% | 3,200 t | 12,662 t |
| 1962 | +287.5% | 800 t | 3,100 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,111 t | 800 t | 3,200 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,950 t | 1,700 t | 9,200 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,160 t | 8,200 t | 14,900 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,040 t | 3,400 t | 21,600 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,768 t | 3,200 t | 16,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,362 t | 2,111 t | 11,108 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,885 t | 1,079 t | 3,540 t | 5 |
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More environment data for Jordan
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -40.96 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -27.19 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.533 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.64 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.32 % 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 -0.0264 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Jordan?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Jordan was 3,540 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 Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 21,600 t in 1995.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 800 t in 1961.
- How does Jordan rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity?
- Jordan ranks 71st out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan 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