How does Sri Lanka rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value?

Sri Lanka ranks 80th out of 227 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.

Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Sri Lanka

Name: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Sri Lanka
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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Sri Lanka: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value was 6,821 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

6,821 1000 USD

Change on year

up 12.0%

World rank

80th

of 227 countries

All-time high

33,744 1000 USD

in 1998

All-time low

790 1000 USD

in 1972

Years of data

1969–2024

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 80th of 227 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.

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

77 Cambodia 7,061 1000 USD compare
78 Norway 7,057 1000 USD compare
79 Belarus 7,044 1000 USD compare
81 Georgia 6,637 1000 USD compare
82 Jamaica 6,231 1000 USD compare
83 Melanesia 5,854 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 258 places →

More environment data for Sri Lanka

Standard Deviation 0.207 °C (2025)
Temperature change 0.849 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 170,000 t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 191,100 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 1,347 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 8,527 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 18,186 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 170,769 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 243,824 t (2024)
Printing and writing papers — Import value 165,276 1000 USD (2024)

All data for Sri Lanka →

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 80th out of 227 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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About this data

Indicator: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 258 places, 11,061 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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