Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value was 2,329 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Sierra Leone, 1998–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded 2,329 1000 USD for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 23.0% on the previous year and up 344.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Sierra Leone peaked at 3,023 1000 USD in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3 1000 USD, in 2013.
That places Sierra Leone 115th 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 Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 453 1000 USD | — |
| 1999 | 301 1000 USD | -33.6% |
| 2000 | 513 1000 USD | +70.4% |
| 2001 | 513 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 121 1000 USD | -76.4% |
| 2003 | 671 1000 USD | +454.5% |
| 2004 | 527 1000 USD | -21.5% |
| 2005 | 527 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 230 1000 USD | -56.4% |
| 2007 | 363 1000 USD | +57.8% |
| 2008 | 188 1000 USD | -48.2% |
| 2009 | 123 1000 USD | -34.6% |
| 2010 | 280 1000 USD | +127.6% |
| 2011 | 16 1000 USD | -94.3% |
| 2012 | 16 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3 1000 USD | -81.2% |
| 2014 | 524 1000 USD | +17366.7% |
| 2015 | 92 1000 USD | -82.4% |
| 2016 | 188 1000 USD | +104.3% |
| 2017 | 376 1000 USD | +100.0% |
| 2018 | 830 1000 USD | +120.7% |
| 2019 | 2,319 1000 USD | +179.4% |
| 2020 | 1,388 1000 USD | -40.1% |
| 2021 | 1,698 1000 USD | +22.3% |
| 2022 | 1,007 1000 USD | -40.7% |
| 2023 | 3,023 1000 USD | +200.2% |
| 2024 | 2,329 1000 USD | -23.0% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 2,329 1000 USD is above the median for low income countries, which is 478 1000 USD, 4.9× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 2,329 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 386 1000 USD, 6.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Sierra Leone 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 | +17366.7% | 3 1000 USD | 524 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 377 1000 USD | 301 1000 USD | 453 1000 USD | 2 |
| 2000s | 377.6 1000 USD | 121 1000 USD | 671 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 464.4 1000 USD | 3 1000 USD | 2,319 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,889 1000 USD | 1,007 1000 USD | 3,023 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More environment data for Sierra Leone
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -5.4 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.39 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.232 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.28 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.72 % 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 1.11 % 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 Sierra Leone?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Sierra Leone was 2,329 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 Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 3,023 1000 USD in 2023.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 1000 USD in 2013.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value?
- Sierra Leone ranks 115th out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 344.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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