Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Jamaica
Jamaica: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value was 6,231 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Jamaica, 1969–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Jamaica is 6,231 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 740.9% on the previous year and up 43.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Jamaica peaked at 28,600 1000 USD in 1989 and was at its lowest, 510 1000 USD, in 2022.
That places Jamaica 88th out of 242 countries 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 value in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 5,424 1000 USD | — |
| 1970 | 7,395 1000 USD | +36.3% |
| 1971 | 6,815 1000 USD | -7.8% |
| 1972 | 8,506 1000 USD | +24.8% |
| 1973 | 8,506 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 8,506 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 8,506 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 1,800 1000 USD | -78.8% |
| 1977 | 1,771 1000 USD | -1.6% |
| 1978 | 3,871 1000 USD | +118.6% |
| 1979 | 10,036 1000 USD | +159.3% |
| 1980 | 10,807 1000 USD | +7.7% |
| 1981 | 16,224 1000 USD | +50.1% |
| 1982 | 10,195 1000 USD | -37.2% |
| 1983 | 14,496 1000 USD | +42.2% |
| 1984 | 9,364 1000 USD | -35.4% |
| 1985 | 9,364 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 9,853 1000 USD | +5.2% |
| 1987 | 8,611 1000 USD | -12.6% |
| 1988 | 21,719 1000 USD | +152.2% |
| 1989 | 28,600 1000 USD | +31.7% |
| 1990 | 24,367 1000 USD | -14.8% |
| 1991 | 13,926 1000 USD | -42.8% |
| 1992 | 15,979 1000 USD | +14.7% |
| 1993 | 14,741 1000 USD | -7.7% |
| 1994 | 3,848 1000 USD | -73.9% |
| 1995 | 5,153 1000 USD | +33.9% |
| 1996 | 5,321 1000 USD | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 4,893 1000 USD | -8.0% |
| 1998 | 4,372 1000 USD | -10.6% |
| 1999 | 2,412 1000 USD | -44.8% |
| 2000 | 2,439 1000 USD | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 2,633 1000 USD | +8.0% |
| 2002 | 3,122 1000 USD | +18.6% |
| 2003 | 2,983 1000 USD | -4.5% |
| 2004 | 1,289 1000 USD | -56.8% |
| 2005 | 744 1000 USD | -42.3% |
| 2006 | 4,492 1000 USD | +503.8% |
| 2007 | 1,125 1000 USD | -75.0% |
| 2008 | 1,560 1000 USD | +38.7% |
| 2009 | 3,393 1000 USD | +117.5% |
| 2010 | 3,719 1000 USD | +9.6% |
| 2011 | 3,947 1000 USD | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 1,114 1000 USD | -71.8% |
| 2013 | 4,668 1000 USD | +319.0% |
| 2014 | 4,351 1000 USD | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 533 1000 USD | -87.7% |
| 2016 | 2,970 1000 USD | +457.2% |
| 2017 | 1,843 1000 USD | -37.9% |
| 2018 | 2,019 1000 USD | +9.5% |
| 2019 | 2,008 1000 USD | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 1,879 1000 USD | -6.4% |
| 2021 | 847 1000 USD | -54.9% |
| 2022 | 510 1000 USD | -39.8% |
| 2023 | 741 1000 USD | +45.3% |
| 2024 | 6,231 1000 USD | +740.9% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 6,231 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,152 1000 USD, 1.2× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 6,231 1000 USD is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 297 1000 USD, 21.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Jamaica 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +740.9% | 741 1000 USD | 6,231 1000 USD |
| 2006 | +503.8% | 744 1000 USD | 4,492 1000 USD |
| 2016 | +457.2% | 533 1000 USD | 2,970 1000 USD |
| 2013 | +319.0% | 1,114 1000 USD | 4,668 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,424 1000 USD | 5,424 1000 USD | 5,424 1000 USD | 1 |
| 1970s | 6,571 1000 USD | 1,771 1000 USD | 10,036 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,923 1000 USD | 8,611 1000 USD | 28,600 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,501 1000 USD | 2,412 1000 USD | 24,367 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,378 1000 USD | 744 1000 USD | 4,492 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,717 1000 USD | 533 1000 USD | 4,668 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,042 1000 USD | 510 1000 USD | 6,231 1000 USD | 5 |
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More environment data for Jamaica
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.93 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.15 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.284 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.76 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1989)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 4.23 % 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 -0.7158 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Jamaica?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Jamaica was 6,231 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 Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 28,600 1000 USD in 1989.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 510 1000 USD in 2022.
- How does Jamaica rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value?
- Jamaica ranks 88th out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica 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
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