Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Lesotho
Lesotho: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value was 48 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Lesotho, 2009–2024
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 Lesotho stood at 48 1000 USD.
The figure is down 52.9% on the previous year and down 81.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Lesotho peaked at 382 1000 USD in 2011 and was at its lowest, 36 1000 USD, in 2020.
That places Lesotho 207th out of 242 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 value in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 362 1000 USD | — |
| 2010 | 153 1000 USD | -57.7% |
| 2011 | 382 1000 USD | +149.7% |
| 2012 | 183 1000 USD | -52.1% |
| 2013 | 259 1000 USD | +41.5% |
| 2014 | 259 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 259 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 40 1000 USD | -84.6% |
| 2017 | 92 1000 USD | +130.0% |
| 2018 | 92 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 95 1000 USD | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 36 1000 USD | -62.1% |
| 2021 | 47 1000 USD | +30.6% |
| 2022 | 47 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 102 1000 USD | +117.0% |
| 2024 | 48 1000 USD | -52.9% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 48 1000 USD is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,065 1000 USD, 5% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 48 1000 USD is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 386 1000 USD, 12% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 362 1000 USD | 362 1000 USD | 362 1000 USD | 1 |
| 2010s | 181.4 1000 USD | 40 1000 USD | 382 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 56 1000 USD | 36 1000 USD | 102 1000 USD | 5 |
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More environment data for Lesotho
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.284 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.783 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -0.521 % 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 -2.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual -0.4197 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Lesotho?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Lesotho was 48 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 Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 382 1000 USD in 2011.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 36 1000 USD in 2020.
- How does Lesotho rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value?
- Lesotho ranks 207th out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 81.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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