Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value was 6,821 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka stood at 6,821 1000 USD.
That represents a change of up 12.0% on the previous year and down 69.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Sri Lanka peaked at 33,744 1000 USD in 1998 and was at its lowest, 790 1000 USD, in 1972.
Sri Lanka ranks 86th 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 Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 1,160 1000 USD | — |
| 1970 | 2,953 1000 USD | +154.6% |
| 1971 | 809 1000 USD | -72.6% |
| 1972 | 790 1000 USD | -2.3% |
| 1973 | 790 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 956 1000 USD | +21.0% |
| 1975 | 850 1000 USD | -11.1% |
| 1976 | 850 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 850 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 2,880 1000 USD | +238.8% |
| 1979 | 1,920 1000 USD | -33.3% |
| 1980 | 2,910 1000 USD | +51.6% |
| 1981 | 2,910 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 6,749 1000 USD | +131.9% |
| 1983 | 6,183 1000 USD | -8.4% |
| 1984 | 6,336 1000 USD | +2.5% |
| 1985 | 7,200 1000 USD | +13.6% |
| 1986 | 3,316 1000 USD | -53.9% |
| 1987 | 8,100 1000 USD | +144.3% |
| 1988 | 20,000 1000 USD | +146.9% |
| 1989 | 10,870 1000 USD | -45.6% |
| 1990 | 13,794 1000 USD | +26.9% |
| 1991 | 13,794 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 23,309 1000 USD | +69.0% |
| 1993 | 13,320 1000 USD | -42.9% |
| 1994 | 30,899 1000 USD | +132.0% |
| 1995 | 28,562 1000 USD | -7.6% |
| 1996 | 28,562 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 32,920 1000 USD | +15.3% |
| 1998 | 33,744 1000 USD | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 33,744 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 33,744 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 7,329 1000 USD | -78.3% |
| 2002 | 3,805 1000 USD | -48.1% |
| 2003 | 9,451 1000 USD | +148.4% |
| 2004 | 7,302 1000 USD | -22.7% |
| 2005 | 1,450 1000 USD | -80.1% |
| 2006 | 14,580 1000 USD | +905.5% |
| 2007 | 16,673 1000 USD | +14.4% |
| 2008 | 15,833 1000 USD | -5.0% |
| 2009 | 16,764 1000 USD | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 20,783 1000 USD | +24.0% |
| 2011 | 28,377 1000 USD | +36.5% |
| 2012 | 9,096 1000 USD | -67.9% |
| 2013 | 6,411 1000 USD | -29.5% |
| 2014 | 22,454 1000 USD | +250.2% |
| 2015 | 12,096 1000 USD | -46.1% |
| 2016 | 26,677 1000 USD | +120.5% |
| 2017 | 6,845 1000 USD | -74.3% |
| 2018 | 3,315 1000 USD | -51.6% |
| 2019 | 3,684 1000 USD | +11.1% |
| 2020 | 5,628 1000 USD | +52.8% |
| 2021 | 5,816 1000 USD | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 6,814 1000 USD | +17.2% |
| 2023 | 6,091 1000 USD | -10.6% |
| 2024 | 6,821 1000 USD | +12.0% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 6,821 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,152 1000 USD, 1.3× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 6,821 1000 USD is above the median for South Asia, which is 3,620 1000 USD, 1.9× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Sri Lanka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +905.5% | 1,450 1000 USD | 14,580 1000 USD |
| 2014 | +250.2% | 6,411 1000 USD | 22,454 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,160 1000 USD | 1,160 1000 USD | 1,160 1000 USD | 1 |
| 1970s | 1,365 1000 USD | 790 1000 USD | 2,953 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,457 1000 USD | 2,910 1000 USD | 20,000 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 25,265 1000 USD | 13,320 1000 USD | 33,744 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 12,693 1000 USD | 1,450 1000 USD | 33,744 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,974 1000 USD | 3,315 1000 USD | 28,377 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,234 1000 USD | 5,628 1000 USD | 6,821 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More environment data for Sri Lanka
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.24 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 5.49 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.207 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.849 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 5.63 % 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 1.22 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Sri Lanka?
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Sri Lanka was 6,821 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 Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 33,744 1000 USD in 1998.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 790 1000 USD in 1972.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value?
- Sri Lanka ranks 86th out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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