Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Kuwait
Kuwait: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value was 2,275 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Kuwait, 1964–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Kuwait stood at 2,275 1000 USD.
That represents a change of down 20.3% on the previous year and down 59.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Kuwait peaked at 26,793 1000 USD in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 USD, in 1992.
Kuwait ranks 119th of 242 countries on this measure, 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 Kuwait, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 1,697 1000 USD | — |
| 1965 | 2,008 1000 USD | +18.3% |
| 1966 | 2,024 1000 USD | +0.8% |
| 1967 | 2,337 1000 USD | +15.5% |
| 1968 | 190 1000 USD | -91.9% |
| 1969 | 189 1000 USD | -0.5% |
| 1970 | 220 1000 USD | +16.4% |
| 1971 | 105 1000 USD | -52.3% |
| 1972 | 175 1000 USD | +66.7% |
| 1973 | 1,369 1000 USD | +682.3% |
| 1974 | 1,812 1000 USD | +32.4% |
| 1975 | 1,812 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 1,812 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 3,700 1000 USD | +104.2% |
| 1978 | 3,700 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 3,700 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 11,149 1000 USD | +201.3% |
| 1981 | 11,149 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 8,640 1000 USD | -22.5% |
| 1983 | 7,027 1000 USD | -18.7% |
| 1984 | 7,027 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 7,027 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 7,027 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 15,141 1000 USD | +115.5% |
| 1988 | 15,141 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 15,141 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 7,027 1000 USD | -53.6% |
| 1991 | 7,027 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0 1000 USD | -100.0% |
| 1993 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 1994 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 1995 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 1996 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 1997 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 1998 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 1999 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 2000 | 0 1000 USD | — |
| 2001 | 4,930 1000 USD | — |
| 2002 | 4,930 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 4,930 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 2,366 1000 USD | -52.0% |
| 2005 | 2,366 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 2,366 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 2,366 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 8,226 1000 USD | +247.7% |
| 2009 | 4,568 1000 USD | -44.5% |
| 2010 | 5,347 1000 USD | +17.1% |
| 2011 | 7,629 1000 USD | +42.7% |
| 2012 | 3,392 1000 USD | -55.5% |
| 2013 | 4,606 1000 USD | +35.8% |
| 2014 | 5,637 1000 USD | +22.4% |
| 2015 | 2,713 1000 USD | -51.9% |
| 2016 | 4,444 1000 USD | +63.8% |
| 2017 | 15,185 1000 USD | +241.7% |
| 2018 | 11,654 1000 USD | -23.3% |
| 2019 | 26,793 1000 USD | +129.9% |
| 2020 | 23,801 1000 USD | -11.2% |
| 2021 | 4,695 1000 USD | -80.3% |
| 2022 | 3,789 1000 USD | -19.3% |
| 2023 | 2,853 1000 USD | -24.7% |
| 2024 | 2,275 1000 USD | -20.3% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 2,275 1000 USD is below the median for high income countries, which is 7,616 1000 USD, 30% of the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 2,275 1000 USD is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3,888 1000 USD, 59% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Kuwait 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | +682.3% | 175 1000 USD | 1,369 1000 USD |
| 2008 | +247.7% | 2,366 1000 USD | 8,226 1000 USD |
| 2017 | +241.7% | 4,444 1000 USD | 15,185 1000 USD |
| 1980 | +201.3% | 3,700 1000 USD | 11,149 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,408 1000 USD | 189 1000 USD | 2,337 1000 USD | 6 |
| 1970s | 1,840 1000 USD | 105 1000 USD | 3,700 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,447 1000 USD | 7,027 1000 USD | 15,141 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,405 1000 USD | 0 1000 USD | 7,027 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,705 1000 USD | 0 1000 USD | 8,226 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,740 1000 USD | 2,713 1000 USD | 26,793 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,483 1000 USD | 2,275 1000 USD | 23,801 1000 USD | 5 |
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More environment data for Kuwait
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -57.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -61.88 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.516 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.95 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 3.24 % 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 1.84 % 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 value in Kuwait?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Kuwait was 2,275 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 Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 26,793 1000 USD in 2019.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 USD in 1992.
- How does Kuwait rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value?
- Kuwait ranks 119th out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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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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