Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value rising or falling in Africa?

Over the last ten years it is down 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this 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 value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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

Name: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Africa
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Africa: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value was 195,985 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

195,985 1000 USD

Change on year

down 14.6%

Rank

14th

of 31 groups

All-time high

359,405 1000 USD

in 2014

All-time low

11,228 1000 USD

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

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

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

Africa recorded 195,985 1000 USD for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.6% on the previous year and down 45.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Africa peaked at 359,405 1000 USD in 2014 and was at its lowest, 11,228 1000 USD, in 1961.

That places Africa 14th out of 31 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	20,943 1000 USD	11,228 1000 USD	48,860 1000 USD	9
1970s	118,097 1000 USD	54,734 1000 USD	169,353 1000 USD	10
1980s	215,979 1000 USD	126,474 1000 USD	354,468 1000 USD	10
1990s	222,740 1000 USD	159,395 1000 USD	356,280 1000 USD	10
2000s	273,767 1000 USD	166,724 1000 USD	308,558 1000 USD	10
2010s	240,228 1000 USD	147,275 1000 USD	359,405 1000 USD	10
2020s	218,234 1000 USD	185,649 1000 USD	254,604 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Africa

11 Russian Federation 120,802 1000 USD compare
12 Italy 109,022 1000 USD compare
13 Türkiye 106,135 1000 USD compare
14 France 97,624 1000 USD compare
15 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 90,277 1000 USD compare
16 Republic of Korea 80,390 1000 USD compare
17 Caribbean 74,284 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 258 places →

More environment data for Africa

Temperature change 1.32 °C (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.213 °C (2025)
Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value 5.54 million 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood, coniferous — Production 32.26 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Export value 714,851 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood — Export quantity 3.78 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Import value 182,147 1000 USD (2024)
Roundwood — Import quantity 2.09 million m3 (2024)
Roundwood — Production 820.65 million m3 (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ -1.32 % (2024)

All data for Africa →

Frequently asked questions

What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Africa?: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Africa was 195,985 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Africa?: The highest recorded value was 359,405 1000 USD in 2014.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 11,228 1000 USD in 1961.
How does Africa rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value?: Africa ranks 14th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value rising or falling in Africa?: Over the last ten years it is down 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this 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 value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 258 places, 11,061 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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