Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Lesotho
Lesotho: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity was 11 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Lesotho, 2009–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Lesotho is 11 t, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 16 years on record.
That represents a change of down 69.4% on the previous year and down 94.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Lesotho peaked at 256 t in 2011 and was at its lowest, 11 t, in 2024.
That places Lesotho 199th out of 242 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Lesotho, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 209 t | — |
| 2010 | 214 t | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 256 t | +19.6% |
| 2012 | 59 t | -77.0% |
| 2013 | 213 t | +261.0% |
| 2014 | 213 t | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 213 t | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 30 t | -85.9% |
| 2017 | 70 t | +133.3% |
| 2018 | 70 t | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 73 t | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 27 t | -63.0% |
| 2021 | 18 t | -33.3% |
| 2022 | 53 t | +194.4% |
| 2023 | 36 t | -32.1% |
| 2024 | 11 t | -69.4% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 11 t is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 188 t, 6% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 11 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 84 t, 13% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 209 t | 209 t | 209 t | 1 |
| 2010s | 141.1 t | 30 t | 256 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 29 t | 11 t | 53 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More environment data for Lesotho
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.284 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.783 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -0.521 % 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 -2.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual -0.4197 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Lesotho?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Lesotho was 11 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 Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 256 t in 2011.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 11 t in 2024.
- How does Lesotho rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity?
- Lesotho ranks 199th out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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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About this data
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