Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Laos
Laos: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value was 1,807 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Laos, 1998–2024
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 Laos is 1,807 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 26.1% on the previous year and down 61.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Laos peaked at 4,649 1000 USD in 2014 and was at its lowest, 96 1000 USD, in 2000.
That places Laos 127th 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 Laos, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 198 1000 USD | — |
| 1999 | 198 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 96 1000 USD | -51.5% |
| 2001 | 194 1000 USD | +102.1% |
| 2002 | 194 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 194 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 194 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 194 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 194 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 194 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1,412 1000 USD | +627.8% |
| 2009 | 1,503 1000 USD | +6.4% |
| 2010 | 2,292 1000 USD | +52.5% |
| 2011 | 2,497 1000 USD | +8.9% |
| 2012 | 2,424 1000 USD | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 3,572 1000 USD | +47.4% |
| 2014 | 4,649 1000 USD | +30.2% |
| 2015 | 2,877 1000 USD | -38.1% |
| 2016 | 2,501 1000 USD | -13.1% |
| 2017 | 1,163 1000 USD | -53.5% |
| 2018 | 229 1000 USD | -80.3% |
| 2019 | 3,238 1000 USD | +1314.0% |
| 2020 | 2,309 1000 USD | -28.7% |
| 2021 | 3,497 1000 USD | +51.5% |
| 2022 | 1,177 1000 USD | -66.3% |
| 2023 | 1,433 1000 USD | +21.8% |
| 2024 | 1,807 1000 USD | +26.1% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 1,807 1000 USD is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,065 1000 USD, 1.7× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Laos's 1,807 1000 USD is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2,789 1000 USD, 65% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Laos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +1314.0% | 229 1000 USD | 3,238 1000 USD |
| 2008 | +627.8% | 194 1000 USD | 1,412 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 198 1000 USD | 198 1000 USD | 198 1000 USD | 2 |
| 2000s | 436.9 1000 USD | 96 1000 USD | 1,503 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,544 1000 USD | 229 1000 USD | 4,649 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,045 1000 USD | 1,177 1000 USD | 3,497 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More environment data for Laos
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -1.77 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 5.19 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Laos?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Laos was 1,807 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 Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 4,649 1000 USD in 2014.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 96 1000 USD in 2000.
- How does Laos rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value?
- Laos ranks 127th out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos 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