Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity was 40,552 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in United Arab Emirates, 1992–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 40,552 t for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in 2024.
The figure is up 5.0% on the previous year and down 6.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in United Arab Emirates peaked at 134,000 t in 1999 and was at its lowest, 6,019 t, in 2008.
United Arab Emirates ranks 15th of 242 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 44,261 t | — |
| 1993 | 69,500 t | +57.0% |
| 1994 | 70,500 t | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 70,500 t | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 58,400 t | -17.2% |
| 1997 | 89,100 t | +52.6% |
| 1998 | 99,800 t | +12.0% |
| 1999 | 134,000 t | +34.3% |
| 2000 | 12,100 t | -91.0% |
| 2001 | 11,200 t | -7.4% |
| 2002 | 9,000 t | -19.6% |
| 2003 | 9,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 18,546 t | +106.1% |
| 2005 | 18,546 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 18,546 t | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 17,369 t | -6.3% |
| 2008 | 6,019 t | -65.3% |
| 2009 | 29,594 t | +391.7% |
| 2010 | 39,993 t | +35.1% |
| 2011 | 39,320 t | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 15,307 t | -61.1% |
| 2013 | 26,329 t | +72.0% |
| 2014 | 43,395 t | +64.8% |
| 2015 | 27,336 t | -37.0% |
| 2016 | 35,981 t | +31.6% |
| 2017 | 15,558 t | -56.8% |
| 2018 | 20,198 t | +29.8% |
| 2019 | 26,266 t | +30.0% |
| 2020 | 30,094 t | +14.6% |
| 2021 | 26,691 t | -11.3% |
| 2022 | 40,057 t | +50.1% |
| 2023 | 38,613 t | -3.6% |
| 2024 | 40,552 t | +5.0% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 40,552 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,215 t, 33.4× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 40,552 t is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 856 t, 47.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in United Arab Emirates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +391.7% | 6,019 t | 29,594 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 79,508 t | 44,261 t | 134,000 t | 8 |
| 2000s | 14,992 t | 6,019 t | 29,594 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 28,968 t | 15,307 t | 43,395 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 35,201 t | 26,691 t | 40,552 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 13 United States 42,243 t compare
- 14 Serbia and Montenegro 42,000 t compare
- 16 Indonesia 38,802 t compare
- 17 Italy 38,588 t compare
- 18 India 37,519 t compare
More environment data for United Arab Emirates
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -80.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -85.4 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.331 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.5 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 3.87 % 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 1.89 % 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 United Arab Emirates?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in United Arab Emirates was 40,552 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 134,000 t in 1999.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,019 t in 2008.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 15th out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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