Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Northern Africa
Northern Africa: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity was 25,983 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Northern Africa, 1961–2024
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 Northern Africa stood at 25,983 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 29.4% on the previous year and down 64.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Northern Africa peaked at 216,800 t in 1992 and was at its lowest, 8,700 t, in 1966.
That places Northern Africa 21st out of 29 groups 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 Northern Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 21,500 t | — |
| 1962 | 20,800 t | -3.3% |
| 1963 | 27,300 t | +31.2% |
| 1964 | 16,700 t | -38.8% |
| 1965 | 21,200 t | +26.9% |
| 1966 | 8,700 t | -59.0% |
| 1967 | 21,400 t | +146.0% |
| 1968 | 32,000 t | +49.5% |
| 1969 | 33,600 t | +5.0% |
| 1970 | 37,600 t | +11.9% |
| 1971 | 40,100 t | +6.6% |
| 1972 | 45,500 t | +13.5% |
| 1973 | 58,300 t | +28.1% |
| 1974 | 71,100 t | +22.0% |
| 1975 | 50,000 t | -29.7% |
| 1976 | 38,000 t | -24.0% |
| 1977 | 63,300 t | +66.6% |
| 1978 | 50,900 t | -19.6% |
| 1979 | 50,400 t | -1.0% |
| 1980 | 50,200 t | -0.4% |
| 1981 | 56,700 t | +12.9% |
| 1982 | 57,600 t | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 65,100 t | +13.0% |
| 1984 | 74,700 t | +14.7% |
| 1985 | 98,500 t | +31.9% |
| 1986 | 205,100 t | +108.2% |
| 1987 | 141,900 t | -30.8% |
| 1988 | 142,200 t | +0.2% |
| 1989 | 164,200 t | +15.5% |
| 1990 | 191,500 t | +16.6% |
| 1991 | 213,800 t | +11.6% |
| 1992 | 216,800 t | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 162,522 t | -25.0% |
| 1994 | 56,121 t | -65.5% |
| 1995 | 53,300 t | -5.0% |
| 1996 | 54,900 t | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 49,900 t | -9.1% |
| 1998 | 79,200 t | +58.7% |
| 1999 | 64,800 t | -18.2% |
| 2000 | 58,575 t | -9.6% |
| 2001 | 151,800 t | +159.2% |
| 2002 | 155,615 t | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 101,172 t | -35.0% |
| 2004 | 160,821 t | +59.0% |
| 2005 | 160,821 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 141,092 t | -12.3% |
| 2007 | 149,662 t | +6.1% |
| 2008 | 83,825 t | -44.0% |
| 2009 | 81,809 t | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 84,478 t | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 66,329 t | -21.5% |
| 2012 | 45,923 t | -30.8% |
| 2013 | 54,024 t | +17.6% |
| 2014 | 72,848 t | +34.8% |
| 2015 | 42,634 t | -41.5% |
| 2016 | 76,879 t | +80.3% |
| 2017 | 45,661 t | -40.6% |
| 2018 | 20,744 t | -54.6% |
| 2019 | 27,973 t | +34.8% |
| 2020 | 34,959 t | +25.0% |
| 2021 | 38,493 t | +10.1% |
| 2022 | 43,991 t | +14.3% |
| 2023 | 36,800 t | -16.3% |
| 2024 | 25,983 t | -29.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22,578 t | 8,700 t | 33,600 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 50,520 t | 37,600 t | 71,100 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 105,620 t | 50,200 t | 205,100 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 114,284 t | 49,900 t | 216,800 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 124,519 t | 58,575 t | 160,821 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 53,749 t | 20,744 t | 84,478 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 36,045 t | 25,983 t | 43,991 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Northern Africa
- 18 India 37,519 t compare
- 19 Czechia 37,192 t compare
- 20 Philippines 33,819 t compare
- 21 France 33,621 t compare
- 22 Republic of Korea 33,185 t compare
- 23 Yugoslav SFR 32,400 t compare
- 24 China, Taiwan Province of 31,800 t compare
More environment data for Northern Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -20 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -13.93 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.281 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.61 °C (2025)
- Recovered paper — Production 701,000 t (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Production 1.10 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Production 888,500 t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 864,000 t (2024)
- Agricultural land — Share in Land area 27.72 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Northern Africa?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Northern Africa was 25,983 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 Northern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 216,800 t in 1992.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity recorded in Northern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,700 t in 1966.
- How does Northern Africa rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity?
- Northern Africa ranks 21st out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity rising or falling in Northern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern 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 — 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