Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Western Africa

Western Africa: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity was 6,919 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
6,919 t
Change on year
up 5.6%
Rank
28th
of 29 groups
All-time high
75,300 t
in 1981
All-time low
1,400 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Western Africa, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

Western Africa recorded 6,919 t for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in 2024.

The figure is up 5.6% on the previous year and down 63.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Western Africa peaked at 75,300 t in 1981 and was at its lowest, 1,400 t, in 1961.

Western Africa ranks 28th of 29 groups on this measure, 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 Western Africa, year by year

Annual values for Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Western Africa, 1961 to 2024.
Year t Change
1961 1,400 t —
1962 1,900 t +35.7%
1963 4,100 t +115.8%
1964 6,200 t +51.2%
1965 9,400 t +51.6%
1966 11,700 t +24.5%
1967 12,600 t +7.7%
1968 16,400 t +30.2%
1969 21,300 t +29.9%
1970 43,300 t +103.3%
1971 42,800 t -1.2%
1972 32,500 t -24.1%
1973 46,400 t +42.8%
1974 68,900 t +48.5%
1975 60,100 t -12.8%
1976 57,500 t -4.3%
1977 60,000 t +4.3%
1978 52,800 t -12.0%
1979 53,300 t +0.9%
1980 28,000 t -47.5%
1981 75,300 t +168.9%
1982 58,600 t -22.2%
1983 60,200 t +2.7%
1984 20,900 t -65.3%
1985 16,400 t -21.5%
1986 12,000 t -26.8%
1987 25,000 t +108.3%
1988 22,400 t -10.4%
1989 16,000 t -28.6%
1990 12,000 t -25.0%
1991 11,700 t -2.5%
1992 41,760 t +256.9%
1993 42,048 t +0.7%
1994 41,820 t -0.5%
1995 29,391 t -29.7%
1996 28,445 t -3.2%
1997 30,145 t +6.0%
1998 42,481 t +40.9%
1999 26,012 t -38.8%
2000 11,313 t -56.5%
2001 20,856 t +84.4%
2002 17,980 t -13.8%
2003 27,528 t +53.1%
2004 33,002 t +19.9%
2005 33,002 t +0.0%
2006 17,309 t -47.6%
2007 16,176 t -6.5%
2008 20,778 t +28.4%
2009 26,146 t +25.8%
2010 19,109 t -26.9%
2011 32,327 t +69.2%
2012 10,256 t -68.3%
2013 10,837 t +5.7%
2014 18,862 t +74.1%
2015 10,055 t -46.7%
2016 18,467 t +83.7%
2017 5,275 t -71.4%
2018 9,669 t +83.3%
2019 11,370 t +17.6%
2020 10,248 t -9.9%
2021 8,135 t -20.6%
2022 7,716 t -5.2%
2023 6,549 t -15.1%
2024 6,919 t +5.6%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity in Western Africa 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.

YearChange FromTo
1992 +256.9% 11,700 t 41,760 t

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 9,444 t 1,400 t 21,300 t 9
1970s 51,760 t 32,500 t 68,900 t 10
1980s 33,480 t 12,000 t 75,300 t 10
1990s 30,580 t 11,700 t 42,481 t 10
2000s 22,409 t 11,313 t 33,002 t 10
2010s 14,623 t 5,275 t 32,327 t 10
2020s 7,913 t 6,549 t 10,248 t 5

Countries ranked near Western Africa

  1. 25 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 29,857 t compare
  2. 26 Russian Federation 28,273 t compare
  3. 26 Russia 28,273 t compare
  4. 28 Viet Nam 28,236 t compare
  5. 28 Vietnam 28,236 t compare
  6. 30 Australia and New Zealand 25,991 t compare
  7. 31 New Zealand 21,938 t compare

See the full ranking of 271 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Western Africa?
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity in Western Africa was 6,919 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 Western Africa?
The highest recorded value was 75,300 t in 1981.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity recorded in Western Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 1,400 t in 1961.
How does Western Africa rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity?
Western Africa ranks 28th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import quantity rising or falling in Western Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 63.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Western 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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Indicator
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
271 places, 11,577 data points, 1961–2024
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