Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Pakistan
Pakistan: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value was 8,659 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Pakistan, 1970–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 8,659 1000 USD for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in 2024.
That represents a change of down 4.2% on the previous year and down 73.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Pakistan peaked at 39,041 1000 USD in 2011 and was at its lowest, 300 1000 USD, in 1975.
Pakistan ranks 78th 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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 522 1000 USD | — |
| 1971 | 347 1000 USD | -33.5% |
| 1972 | 1,000 1000 USD | +188.2% |
| 1973 | 1,120 1000 USD | +12.0% |
| 1974 | 990 1000 USD | -11.6% |
| 1975 | 300 1000 USD | -69.7% |
| 1976 | 1,688 1000 USD | +462.7% |
| 1977 | 2,099 1000 USD | +24.3% |
| 1978 | 2,099 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 2,031 1000 USD | -3.2% |
| 1980 | 1,968 1000 USD | -3.1% |
| 1981 | 6,580 1000 USD | +234.3% |
| 1982 | 2,726 1000 USD | -58.6% |
| 1983 | 6,772 1000 USD | +148.4% |
| 1984 | 11,309 1000 USD | +67.0% |
| 1985 | 13,143 1000 USD | +16.2% |
| 1986 | 23,758 1000 USD | +80.8% |
| 1987 | 29,971 1000 USD | +26.2% |
| 1988 | 34,792 1000 USD | +16.1% |
| 1989 | 30,976 1000 USD | -11.0% |
| 1990 | 25,864 1000 USD | -16.5% |
| 1991 | 23,110 1000 USD | -10.6% |
| 1992 | 13,956 1000 USD | -39.6% |
| 1993 | 13,956 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 17,445 1000 USD | +25.0% |
| 1995 | 15,995 1000 USD | -8.3% |
| 1996 | 14,508 1000 USD | -9.3% |
| 1997 | 6,027 1000 USD | -58.5% |
| 1998 | 7,000 1000 USD | +16.1% |
| 1999 | 12,033 1000 USD | +71.9% |
| 2000 | 12,033 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 13,208 1000 USD | +9.8% |
| 2002 | 18,000 1000 USD | +36.3% |
| 2003 | 24,255 1000 USD | +34.8% |
| 2004 | 13,200 1000 USD | -45.6% |
| 2005 | 18,091 1000 USD | +37.1% |
| 2006 | 31,300 1000 USD | +73.0% |
| 2007 | 20,000 1000 USD | -36.1% |
| 2008 | 33,016 1000 USD | +65.1% |
| 2009 | 33,016 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 33,762 1000 USD | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 39,041 1000 USD | +15.6% |
| 2012 | 5,587 1000 USD | -85.7% |
| 2013 | 2,220 1000 USD | -60.3% |
| 2014 | 32,300 1000 USD | +1355.0% |
| 2015 | 3,046 1000 USD | -90.6% |
| 2016 | 30,308 1000 USD | +895.0% |
| 2017 | 10,760 1000 USD | -64.5% |
| 2018 | 14,491 1000 USD | +34.7% |
| 2019 | 15,692 1000 USD | +8.3% |
| 2020 | 7,960 1000 USD | -49.3% |
| 2021 | 13,365 1000 USD | +67.9% |
| 2022 | 15,906 1000 USD | +19.0% |
| 2023 | 9,037 1000 USD | -43.2% |
| 2024 | 8,659 1000 USD | -4.2% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 8,659 1000 USD is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,065 1000 USD, 8.1× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 8,659 1000 USD is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3,888 1000 USD, 2.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Pakistan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +1355.0% | 2,220 1000 USD | 32,300 1000 USD |
| 2016 | +895.0% | 3,046 1000 USD | 30,308 1000 USD |
| 1976 | +462.7% | 300 1000 USD | 1,688 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,220 1000 USD | 300 1000 USD | 2,099 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 16,200 1000 USD | 1,968 1000 USD | 34,792 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,989 1000 USD | 6,027 1000 USD | 25,864 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,612 1000 USD | 12,033 1000 USD | 33,016 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,721 1000 USD | 2,220 1000 USD | 39,041 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,985 1000 USD | 7,960 1000 USD | 15,906 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More environment data for Pakistan
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -10.53 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.64 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.373 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.58 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.7034 % 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 3.1 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Pakistan?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Pakistan was 8,659 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 39,041 1000 USD in 2011.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 300 1000 USD in 1975.
- How does Pakistan rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value?
- Pakistan ranks 78th out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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