Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Libya
Libya: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value was 5,152 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Libya, 1969–2024
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 Libya stood at 5,152 1000 USD.
That represents a change of down 21.4% on the previous year and down 26.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Libya peaked at 10,625 1000 USD in 1998 and was at its lowest, 258 1000 USD, in 1970.
Libya ranks 94th 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 Libya, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 312 1000 USD | — |
| 1970 | 258 1000 USD | -17.3% |
| 1971 | 259 1000 USD | +0.4% |
| 1972 | 489 1000 USD | +88.8% |
| 1973 | 489 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 489 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 489 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 489 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 489 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 632 1000 USD | +29.2% |
| 1979 | 900 1000 USD | +42.4% |
| 1980 | 1,100 1000 USD | +22.2% |
| 1981 | 5,391 1000 USD | +390.1% |
| 1982 | 5,881 1000 USD | +9.1% |
| 1983 | 5,881 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 5,881 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 5,881 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 5,881 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 5,881 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 5,881 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 5,881 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 5,881 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 5,881 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3,601 1000 USD | -38.8% |
| 1993 | 4,984 1000 USD | +38.4% |
| 1994 | 6,250 1000 USD | +25.4% |
| 1995 | 3,169 1000 USD | -49.3% |
| 1996 | 6,489 1000 USD | +104.8% |
| 1997 | 6,489 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 10,625 1000 USD | +63.7% |
| 1999 | 7,838 1000 USD | -26.2% |
| 2000 | 7,838 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 570 1000 USD | -92.7% |
| 2002 | 570 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 570 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1,182 1000 USD | +107.4% |
| 2005 | 1,182 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1,182 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1,182 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 9,461 1000 USD | +700.4% |
| 2009 | 2,933 1000 USD | -69.0% |
| 2010 | 9,316 1000 USD | +217.6% |
| 2011 | 2,032 1000 USD | -78.2% |
| 2012 | 2,105 1000 USD | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 1,369 1000 USD | -35.0% |
| 2014 | 7,000 1000 USD | +411.3% |
| 2015 | 522 1000 USD | -92.5% |
| 2016 | 2,031 1000 USD | +289.1% |
| 2017 | 299 1000 USD | -85.3% |
| 2018 | 842 1000 USD | +181.6% |
| 2019 | 2,470 1000 USD | +193.3% |
| 2020 | 2,026 1000 USD | -18.0% |
| 2021 | 1,361 1000 USD | -32.8% |
| 2022 | 1,378 1000 USD | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 6,553 1000 USD | +375.5% |
| 2024 | 5,152 1000 USD | -21.4% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 5,152 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,152 1000 USD, 1.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Libya's 5,152 1000 USD is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3,888 1000 USD, 1.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Libya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +700.4% | 1,182 1000 USD | 9,461 1000 USD |
| 2014 | +411.3% | 1,369 1000 USD | 7,000 1000 USD |
| 1981 | +390.1% | 1,100 1000 USD | 5,391 1000 USD |
| 2023 | +375.5% | 1,378 1000 USD | 6,553 1000 USD |
| 2016 | +289.1% | 522 1000 USD | 2,031 1000 USD |
| 2010 | +217.6% | 2,933 1000 USD | 9,316 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 312 1000 USD | 312 1000 USD | 312 1000 USD | 1 |
| 1970s | 498.3 1000 USD | 258 1000 USD | 900 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,354 1000 USD | 1,100 1000 USD | 5,881 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,121 1000 USD | 3,169 1000 USD | 10,625 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,667 1000 USD | 570 1000 USD | 9,461 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,799 1000 USD | 299 1000 USD | 9,316 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,294 1000 USD | 1,361 1000 USD | 6,553 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Libya
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- 93 Sudan (former) 5,268 1000 USD compare
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More environment data for Libya
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -35.17 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -10.37 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.386 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.4 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.2239 % 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 0.1672 % 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 Libya?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Libya was 5,152 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 Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 10,625 1000 USD in 1998.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 258 1000 USD in 1970.
- How does Libya rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value?
- Libya ranks 94th out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya 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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